Doctors and nutritionists advise giving preference togreens typical for our latitudes - dill, parsley, lettuce, onions - because it is the one that is familiar to our body, and, therefore, is able to give it much more vital substances than exotic fruits from distant countries. Parsley is the most common and popular herb in the world. It is equally often used in European, American, African and Eastern cuisines and, of course, is an indispensable ingredient and an effective decoration element for many traditional Slavic dishes. It is especially good in combination with fresh and stewed vegetables, fish and meat. It is worth noting that this is one of the few aromatic herbs that does not lose its qualities during prolonged heat treatment, and its taste only intensifies.
Parsley useful properties
Cilantro useful properties
Parsley is also an indispensable sourcevaluable vitamins. It contains vitamins A, C, K, B1, B2, PP, E, and it contains five times more vitamin C than lemons! A small bunch of parsley can satisfy the body's daily need for mineral salts of potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Parsley is useful for kidney diseases, and peptic ulcers, as well as any inflammatory processes and weakened vision. In addition, parsley greens have another useful property - it perfectly whitens teeth and strengthens gums. Dill is less common in the world than parsley, but in the cuisine of the Slavic peoples it is one of the most beloved flavorings. It is added to salads, soups, porridge, and a variety of sauces, and in combination with fish or boiled potatoes it forms a simply divine taste symphony. In addition to exceptional taste qualities, dill also has many health benefits. Its greens contain vitamin C, carotene, vitamin B, nicotinic and folic acids, as well as many valuable microelements, such as calcium salts, potassium, iron, phosphorus. Such a wonderful composition helps dill effectively regulate the gastrointestinal tract, lower blood pressure and have a beneficial effect on cardiac activity, relieve symptoms of cystitis and kidney diseases. Dill is widely used as a diuretic and choleretic agent, as well as a means of increasing milk secretion in nursing mothers. Dill greens also have a choleretic effect, instantly relieve headaches and help cope with insomnia. Lettuce is also rich in vitamins (C, B1, B2, P, K, E), microelements and organic acids that improve digestion, speed up metabolism, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, prevent salt deposits, normalize blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels. In addition, the salad has a sedative effect - it has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and significantly improves sleep. And most importantly - with the help of crispy lettuce leaves you can create a real work of culinary art. In combination with vegetables or fruits and a light dressing of natural yogurt, it turns into a wonderful dietary dish, and if you add cheese, meat or fish to it, you will get a full-fledged hearty lunch.
And, of course, speaking of greenery, one cannot fail to mentionabout the aromatic feathers of green onions. Due to the content of vitamins B, C, E, iodine, organic acids and mineral salts, onions strengthen the immune system, help reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, normalize blood pressure and have a pronounced choleretic effect. And what is the aroma of fresh green onions worth - it stimulates the appetite and makes any dish wonderful. Needless to say, the nutritional value of greens primarily depends on their freshness. According to experts, cut greens lose about 70% of their vitamins within a few hours after harvesting. Therefore, it is best to buy greens with roots in special pots - in this form they can be stored for several days without losing their freshness and useful properties. Salad "Spring Mood" To prepare it, you will need a pack of lettuce, 100 grams of radish, dill, green onions, salt and sour cream for dressing. Tear the lettuce with your hands, cut the radish into circles. Finely chop the dill and mix it with sour cream and salt. Pour the resulting dressing over the chopped vegetables and garnish the salad with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
