Martha - May 2017

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May E V E RYDAY F OO D

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Natural Products, parsley contains a compound that may help fight cancer.

healthy appetite

Curly-leaf parsley (above) is milder in taste than the more common flat-leaf (aka Italian) variety.

Parsley is so much more than a pretty garnish. Full of antioxidants and vitamins C and K, this grassy, mildly bitter herb adds flavor and crunch to salads, and can even be sautĂŠed like spinach. Read on for recipes that will help you promote it to the middle of your plate.

To freshen up your breath, chew on a sprig the next time you’re chopping a bunch for a dish.

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