Doctors and nutritionists advise to give preferencegreens, characteristic for our latitudes - dill, parsley, lettuce, onions - since it is she who is familiar to our body, and, therefore, is able to give him much more vital substances than exotic fruits from distant countries. Petushka is the most widespread and popular in the world of spicy grass. It is equally often used in European, American, African, and Oriental cuisines and, of course, is an indispensable ingredient and effective element of decorating many originally Slavic dishes. It is especially good in combination with fresh and stewed vegetables, fish and meat. It should be noted that this is one of the few fragrant herbs that does not lose its qualities with prolonged heat treatment, and its taste is only intensified.
Parsley useful properties
Cilantro useful properties
Parsley is also an irreplaceable source of valuablevitamins. 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 is able to satisfy the body's daily need for mineral salts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus. Parsley is useful for kidney disease and peptic ulcer disease, as well as any inflammatory processes and impaired vision. In addition, parsley has another useful property - it perfectly whitens teeth and strengthens the gums. Dill is less common in the world than parsley, but in the cuisine of the Slavic peoples it is one of the most favorite flavoring seasonings. It is added to salads, soups, cereals, and a wide variety of sauces, and in combination with fish or boiled potatoes, it forms a divine taste symphony. In addition to its exceptional taste, dill also has many health benefits. Its greenery contains vitamin C, carotene, vitamin B, nicotinic and folic acids, as well as many valuable trace elements such as calcium salts, potassium, iron, phosphorus. Such a wonderful composition helps dill effectively regulate the work of the gastrointestinal tract, lower blood pressure and have a beneficial effect on cardiac activity, alleviate the symptoms of cystitis and kidney diseases. Dill is widely used as a diuretic and choleretic agent, as well as a means of enhancing milk secretion in nursing mothers. Dill also has a choleretic effect, instantly relieves headaches and helps to cope with insomnia. Leaf lettuce is also rich in vitamins (C, B1, B2, P, K, E), trace elements and organic acids that improve digestion, speed up metabolism. strengthen the walls of blood vessels, prevent salt deposition, normalize blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. In addition, lettuce has a sedative effect - it has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and significantly improves sleep. And most importantly, crispy lettuce leaves can be used to create a true work of culinary art. In combination with vegetables or fruits and a light natural yogurt dressing, it turns into a wonderful dietary dish, and if you add cheese, meat or fish to it, you get a full-fledged hearty meal.
And, of course, when talking about greenery, you can not fail to mentionabout fragrant feathers of green onions. Thanks to the content of vitamins B, C, E, iodine, organic acids and mineral salts, the onion strengthens the immune system, helps reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, normalizes blood pressure and has a pronounced choleretic effect. And what is the one scent of fresh green onions - it stimulates the appetite and makes any dish wonderful. Is it worth saying that the nutritional value of the greens primarily depends on its freshness. According to experts, cut greens lose about 70% of vitamins within a few hours after collection. Therefore, it is best to buy greens with roots in special pots - in this form it can be stored for several days without losing freshness and useful properties. Salad "Spring mood" For its preparation you will need a packing of lettuce, 100 grams of radish, dill, salt and sour cream for refueling. Salad your hands, radish cut into circles. Finely chop dill and mix it with sour cream and salt. Pour the refined chopped vegetables and decorate the salad with chopped green onions. Bon Appetit!
