Parsley
When it comes to overall popularity, parsley is perhaps one of the most popular herbs on the list, even when compared to vegetables such as spinach. Not a lot of people realize that many recipes come with parsley due to how it’s prepared (as a garnish). It’s a flowering herb from the family Apiaceae, and is a part of European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine. The flavonoids in parsley are flavones, which can help fight inflammation and infection within the body.
A single tablespoon of parsley (freshly chopped) gives more than 70% of the vitamin K you need daily. Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot in the event of injuries, helping the body heal as quickly as possible. Parsley also contains vitamin A. It is an essential vitamin when it comes to healthy vision. Not a lot of people realize the full health benefits of parsley due to its reputation as a garnish.
Flavones are the pigments in many flowering plants, and they act as powerful antioxidants, fighting free radicals which can damage the body. Parsley is a relatively unassuming yet surprisingly effective herb rich in flavonoids.
