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Parsley has been used through the ages as a blood purifier, due to parsley’s effect by helping the body excrete toxins. By eating parsley on a regular basis you can help your body by lowering the heart rate and blood pressure. Parsley is also good for stomachaches and some arthritis aches and pains.
The high vitamin C, amino acid, potassium and folic acid content that parsley contains is why parsley is good for the heart, stomach, blood pressure and pain.
When handling and preparing Parsley there are some things that you should and should not do, to get the most out of this highly effective herb. Keeping parsley fresh is the best way to provide maximum effect. You can keep it fresh by adding water to a paper towel and wrapping it before refrigerating. Cooking parsley for a long length of time takes away from its flavor and vitamin source. When adding to foods just add towards the end of cooking. Fresh parsley is the best, dried parsley is not as healthy. You can freeze parsley to avoid spoilage, just wash, chop and freeze.
This is a good and tasty way to enjoy parsley in a snack. It can be used with crackers, celery, carrots, or even potato chips.
Parsley Spread
You will need:
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 8 oz package of cream cheese
1/4-cup parsley chopped
Blend together with mixer in medium bowl: sugar, cream cheese, and egg. When mixture is fluffy add parsley and blend until well blended. Store in refrigerator to chill.
This is a great spread for any occasion.
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