PARSLEY Italian Improved (petroselinium crispum)

The sophisticated palatable flat leaf kind; not the hard curly leaf variety that leaves dark green shreds between your teeth. Best planted in a sunny position near your kitchen door for easy pickings. ____________________________________________________________________ Nutritional Benefits: Source of B vitamins, antioxidants such as Vitamin A and C, Vitamin K and the minerals iron and potassium. Potential health benefits: - Antioxidants help fight free radical damage, or oxidative stress, inflammation and boost immune system defences - Parsley's essential oil, Myristici helps fight cancer formation - Natural diuretic by stimulating kidney production of urine and helps to regulate bowel movements by drawing excess water out of the abdomen - Folic Acid (B vitamin) which helps to protect blood vessels and reduce risk of strokes Kathryn Batty Holistic Nutritionist BHSc (Nut Med) Mindful & Co Cronulla