Are You Throwing Out This Nutrient-Filled Food?

This edible herb is far more than a colorful garnish. It is an abundant source of vitamins A, C and K as well as potassium and several potent antioxidants.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• There are two common varieties of parsley — flat leaf Italian parsley and curly leaf French parsley. Both pack a powerful nutritional punch and both are often discarded at the end of a meal as just a colorful garnish

• While not commonly used in foods in Western cultures, it is a frequent ingredient in European and Middle Eastern foods. Th…