3 Simple Ways to Enjoy Parsley

1. Join the Blend Trend - salads are waaay more than just about lettuce.
Spice up that ho-hum dinner salad by adding a diversity of parsley- 
like the curly and flat-leaf (Italian) varieties.



2. Toss on to your favorite vegetable soup-

Or...

3. Prepare this simple, & oh so delectable Middle Eastern style tabouli -

Slightly adapted from Epicurious
- 3 Tbsp wheat bulgur, fine
- 3 Tbsp water, clean, filtered
- 2 very fresh green onions, chopped
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 large handfuls of organic mixed curly & flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 c fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c your prettiest lemons squeezed juice
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 c romaine lettuce, chopped
In a medium bowl, add the bulgur and water, and mix. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. The water will magically disappear. Stir bulgur; set aside.

Meanwhile, start chopping the rest of the ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, add the chopped onions, salt, and pepper; mix.

In the bowl with the bulgur, add the rest of the ingredients, including the onion, s+ p mix.
Refrigerate for an hour and serve on romaine lettuce.

Ok...WHY parsley? 

It's so abundant yet I feel it is somehow underrated. 

Most people don't realize its terrific benefits. 

Parsley is:

* Excellent source of vitamin A (healthy vision, skin)

* Excellent source of vitamin C (healthy skin, some studies suggest it supports a healthy heart too)

* Sooo low in calories 

* An anti-inflammatory food (reduces inflammation, which is the basis for many diseases like 

cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis)
*For general healthy living informational purposes only. If taking medications or under 
   a physician's care, consult your doctor before making significant changes to your diet. 
   I'm a healthy lifestyle dietitian, not a doctor ;)



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