Parsley
Parsley contains vitamins C, E, B, beta-carotene and also 8 minerals: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, fluorine, selenium and potassium. Moreover, there is so much potassium in parsley that it is definitely recommended for everyone who suffers from heart, kidney and bladder diseases - after all, potassium removes excess water and sodium from the body.
Other benefits of parsley:
- It improves hematopoietic processes, reduces gum bleeding;
- Parsley seeds have a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect;
- Parsley is one of the best aphrodisiacs for men, for which it is often called the “green Viagra”. The effect of taking it occurs the very next day;
- Thanks to B vitamins and flavonoids, drinking parsley decoction reduces blood pressure;
- Selenium in parsley resists cancer processes;
- Parsley lowers blood sugar levels;
- Regular parsley masks rejuvenate and whiten the skin;
- If parsley masks are used to rub into the scalp, it helps stop baldness;
- Daily consumption of parsley (50g) allows you to always look fresh and young.
There is an opinion that parsley root is richer in nutrients than its green leaves. This is wrong. The green part of parsley, on the contrary, is more saturated with useful substances. Attention! The use of parsley is contraindicated for people with low blood pressure.
Possible contraindications for use
Like any medicine, parsley and dill have their side effects and contraindications. People who have been diagnosed with the formation of large kidney stones should treat these plants with caution. The fact is that the herbal medicine stimulates the flushing out of the body of accumulated salts and sand.
This can provoke the release of the formed calculus - as a result, emergency removal by surgery is very likely. Caution should also be exercised by those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases. It is strictly not recommended to use dill and parsley for people with low blood pressure - otherwise dizziness, weakness and loss of strength cannot be avoided.
You will be interested to know about the benefits and harms of parsley for men and women.
This side effect is associated with the ability of plants to dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. If you do not overdo it with portions, then both plants in any form will not harm, but on the contrary, they will saturate your body with nutritional components. Therefore, do not neglect this seasoning and make sure that it does not disappear from the table at any time of the year.
Dill
Dill contains vitamins C, B1, B2, P, PP, beta-carotene, folic acid, as well as minerals: iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus. Anyone who regularly chews fragrant dill sprigs is less likely to suffer from gastrointestinal disorders.
What else is dill useful for:
- Dill has an antiemetic effect;
- Dill helps with sleep disorders;
- Dill enhances lactation in nursing mothers;
- A decoction of dill herb can be useful for hypertension, cardiovascular failure, liver and biliary tract diseases;
- One of the main advantages of dill is its ability to eliminate flatulence, and it can be given for this purpose even to small children, in the form of a decoction;
- A decoction of dill herb has an anti-inflammatory effect - it is successfully used in the treatment of conjunctivitis;
- Dill has an auxiliary effect in the fight against headaches;
- Dill helps you lose weight and helps reduce excess weight - its microelements activate metabolism.
News from Taganrog, Rostov region
In spring, the most accessible source of natural vitamins is fresh greens. It is most useful to use it now, when the body’s supply of useful substances is almost exhausted, and it is very difficult for us to wage an unequal fight against vitamin deficiency. But in addition to the benefits, uncontrolled eating of greens can harm your health.
Let's figure out who can benefit from which type of greens, and which one is better to avoid?
Parsley
Parsley contains: vitamin C - it is famous for its unique property of strengthening the immune system. There is magnesium, its action is aimed at calming the nervous system. Parsley contains phosphorus and calcium, whose purpose is to strengthen bones, as well as fluoride, which perfectly strengthens tooth enamel and prevents the occurrence of caries. And finally, zinc, which has a positive effect on men's health, and iron, which is required by everyone, and even more so by those who suffer from anemia. Among other things, parsley lowers blood sugar levels; its regular consumption is beneficial for diabetes. Salads prepared with fresh parsley will be more healthy if you add 1-2 tbsp. l. citric acid. In this way, nitrites, which are several times more dangerous than nitrate compounds, are neutralized. Parsley is best used fresh or added to ready-made dishes.
Harm of parsley
Parsley is not recommended for consumption by those who suffer from acute inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, urolithiasis, or bladder, as it is a strong diuretic.
Salad
The salad contains a lot of useful minerals. It contains potassium, iron, zinc, iodine, cobalt and calcium. All these minerals, arriving in a successful combination, have a beneficial effect on the human body. This product is simply necessary for children and the elderly, as well as for those with diabetes. In addition, the salad is recommended for people suffering from disorders of the liver, kidneys, tuberculosis and digestive system. In the salad, the combination of potassium and sodium salts has a beneficial effect on water-salt metabolism and is a diuretic, which is why it is useful for hypertensive patients.
But scientists have not found any harmful qualities of lettuce.
Dill
This type of greenery is one of the most important components of our kitchen. Dill is used in almost all dishes and preparations for the winter. By the way, in dried form it is three times healthier than fresh. This product is an indispensable remedy in the fight against dysentery, diarrhea, respiratory diseases and sleep disorders. Dill contains essential oils that have bactericidal and antioxidant properties. These properties perfectly clear the airways when coughing due to allergies. And if you develop allergic itching, then dill decoctions perfectly promote the healing of wounds on the skin. Dill also contains fiber, which does a good job of cleansing the intestines, improves digestion and relieves symptoms of bloating.
Harm of dill
It can occur when dill is consumed along with medications. For example, when using diuretics or choleretic drugs. Therefore, before adding dill infusion to your treatment, consult your doctor. Otherwise, self-medication may cause dehydration.
Green onions
It contains several times more useful elements than onions. These are numerous phytoncides, vitamins and minerals. All of them are useful for infectious and colds.
Harm of green onions
This greens is contraindicated for people who have diseases of the heart, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver, as well as for hypertensive patients. Also, eating onions in large quantities can cause headaches.
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Celery
Celery does not have many fans - it has a strong taste and unique aroma.
It's a pity. Celery is one of the most valuable greens for health. Celery contains vitamins B1 and B2, C, E, K, carotene, in addition, minerals: potassium, sodium, iron, manganese, zinc, phosphorus. It has a cleansing effect on the body and helps you lose weight. Chopped celery root is used for food. You can also take celery juice - 1-2 teaspoons of juice 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Other benefits of celery:
- Celery strengthens the heart;
- Due to its richness in vitamin C and carotene, celery is useful for visual impairment and is widely used in gynecology;
- Celery has a diuretic effect - it reduces blood pressure and relieves swelling;
- Celery removes excess uric acid from the body, so it is recommended for gout;
- It is also good to take celery when you are nervous – it has a calming effect on the nervous system.
What are the benefits of parsley?
Despite its popularity in our diet, it came to us from Ancient Egypt. Includes an increased concentration of chlorophyll, which helps eliminate bad breath and partially reduce the excessive work of the sebaceous glands, holding back streams of sweat. The benefits of parsley also include strengthening the immune system.
In addition, tocopherol, which is part of the composition, is able to rehabilitate capillaries, restoring their structure, which slows down their aging.
Parsley is often recommended for depression, nervous tension, manifestations of kidney and liver disease, and even for vision problems.
Do not forget about the beneficial qualities of parsley juice, which can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines and stomach, and the phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron, along with vitamins, remove free radicals from the body.
Cilantro
Cilantro is the tops of the plant.
Its seeds are called coriander. This spicy green is rich in vitamin C, carotene, and essential oils. In addition, cilantro contains vitamins A1, B1, B2. What else is cilantro useful for:
- purifies the air if planted in pots
- lowers blood pressure
- organizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system
- slows down the intoxication of the body
- increases appetite
- improves sleep
People with cholecystitis should not get carried away with cilantro.
Shish kebab-mashlyk
For many diseases, both the greens themselves and preparations made from them are used as medicinal herbs. For example, dill medicines used for flatulence are well known. This effect is also associated with essential oil components. Cilantro (coriander) and parsley have the same “carminative” effect. Plus, they weaken intestinal spasms and promote the secretion of bile, which is so necessary for the normal digestion process. Therefore, such greens are an ideal accompaniment to kebabs and other grilled dishes that we love to make in the summer.
But these herbs have another very useful property that helps reduce the harm of such dishes. Everyone knows that when cooking over charcoal, carcinogens are formed. So, dill, parsley and cilantro contain oil substances that weaken their effect. First of all, they neutralize benzopyrene (there is a lot of this carcinogen in tobacco smoke).
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38 kebab recipes - from meat, fish and even potatoes (04/30/2014) So the old Caucasian custom of eating kebab with whole bunches of greens has a scientific explanation. Although you can do without such huge doses. The main thing is that the greens are chopped very finely, and if you eat them with twigs, then chew them thoroughly. This way, all the beneficial substances from it are better absorbed, because the twigs and leaves are difficult for digestive enzymes.
But this is not the whole benefit of combining greens with kebab and meat in general. Meat products are known to contribute to the development of colon cancer. However, chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color, significantly reduces this risk.
Therefore, it is better to accompany any meat dish with herbs. And these are not only the familiar herbs, but also any leafy salads.
Recipes for dishes made from greens →
Basil
Basil is rich in carotene, rutin, contains vitamin P and a significant amount of essential oil, which has an antimicrobial effect. Basil helps get rid of headaches and insomnia, fights colds and improves brain function.
- Other benefits of basil:
- Has an antiseptic effect
- Reduces muscle spasm
- Improves the condition of skin, hair and nails
- Has a mild diuretic effect
- Relieves headaches
- Reduces the negative effects of stress, anxiety
