Parsley gets most of its attention as a garnish…

Yes, it can make any dish look photo shoot ready...but its beauty is so much more than skin deep!

1/2 a cup has more health benefits than you could ever imagine:

• 554% of your recommended vitamin K (that is not a typo!) which keeps blood healthy, maintains bone density, and is an antioxidant
• 54% of your recommended vitamin C which enhances iron absorption and is an antioxidant - especially for your skin
• 14% of your recommended vitamin A - aids in healthy vision and boosts your immune system
• It is also a good source of folate and iron. 

Along with all these vitamins and mineral parsley also contains two components for optimal health - volatile oils which keep healthy cells healthy and inhibit tumour formation and flavonoids which act as antioxidants.

Simple Ways to Use It

• add half a cup to your salad
• mix it in with quinoa, lentil and rice dishes - especially since it has lots of vitamin c which helps you better absorb iron rich foods.
• add a handful to your smoothie
• garnish your soup or power bowl

Parsley is easy to grow - plant some in your garden or even in a little pot in your kitchen so you always have it available.

How do you add more parsley to your day? Let me know in the comments below...