Garlic & Parsley
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Today, Garlic is the subject of considerable research for its medicinal properties, and new clinical trials are yielding proof of its role as a powerful antioxidant.
Garlic shows promise in:
- Protecting against Heart Disease
- Hypertension
- Scavenging Free Radicals
- and an Ally in the Cancer War Parsley, has a nutritional value higher than you might expect.
In America, most people view Parsley as a garnish to your meal and leave it uneaten on the side of your plate. Big mistake. As a food source, the nutritional value of parsley comes mostly from its vitamin C content. A mere 3 ½ ounces contains 133mg of vitamin C, more than double the USRDA for the vitamin. The high nutritional value of parsley also comes from its vitamin A content; 421 mcg per 3 ½ ounces, about 50% of the USRDA for that vitamin. Vitamin A is an antioxidant, meaning it reduces the damaging affects of oxygen on the cells of the human body. But, the dietary effects of parsley do not end with its vitamin content.
The health benefits of Parsley in herbal medicine include:
The health benefits of Parsley, Garlic and other vegetables, as well as fruits, nuts and whole grains cover every system of the human body. For those who do not get their recommended 5-10 servings per day, a whole food supplement is a good option.
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- The control of high blood pressure
- Helping with hypertension or high blood pressure
- Improving blood flow in the pelvic region and to help strengthen the bladder
