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Parsley has long been used as a garnish to enhance the look and flavour of different recipes. We now know that it improves more than just the aesthetics of our meals, and is actually a nutritional powerhouse that offers many unique and incredible health benefits. When mixed with lemon, these benefits are enhanced, and we get a wonderful detoxifying and overall health promoting drink. You do not need to drink this tea for long periods of time to see results. It is often recommended that you drink it for a few days, or one to two times per week since you do not want to over consume parsley. Always discuss with your medical practitioner before consuming this beverage to make sure it is right for you and the correct dosage. Lets discuss some of the amazing health benefits of parsley and lemon tea.

1. First, parsley and lemon are both incredible sources of different vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Parsley alone contains nutrients such as vitamin A, C and K, riboflavin, calcium, iron and magnesium to name a few. Lemons also contain a good amount of nutrients, including high levels of vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. As well, this drink is a great source of potassium, which also has many health benefits for our bodies, including increased heart health.

2. Drinking parsley and lemon tea is also great for detoxifying the entire body, including important organs such as the kidneys. Parsley has tremendous diuretic effects which can help to flush out unwanted toxins and excess water. This helps to control different diseases and kidney ailments such as kidney stones, gallbladder stones and urinary tract infections. Lemons are also effective as a total body cleanser. They can also help with the removal of gallstones and detox our body and organs due to its great amount of vitamin C. Even more, parsley has been shown to have anti-carcinogenic properties.

3. This drink can also help to eliminate inflammation and has great anti-inflammatory properties. As some studies have shown, parsley has demonstrated both anti-inflammatory and anti-hepatotoxicity properties. This allows parsley to reduce inflammation through out our internal organs, and is especially beneficial for our liver. Lemons are also great for reducing inflammation again due to the high amounts of vitamin C they contain. Not only that, but they are also packed with incredible antioxidants which work to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain for some individuals.

4. Drinking parsley and lemon tea can also be beneficial for our overall heart health, especially in connection to lowering high blood pressure. As mentioned before, lemons and parsley are great sources of potassium. This nutrient helps to control high blood pressure and protect the blood vessels. As well, lemons and parsley are both great sources of fibre, which has incredible benefits for our heart and overall cardiovascular health. To best get the fibre content from these two ingredient, squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon into your drink and consume some of the parsley with the water or tea. If you just boil them and drink the water, you will lose out on a lot of this fibre.

5. This drink is also great for those who want to maintain optimal bone health and who are dealing with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis generally occurs due to lower levels of calcium in the bones. Parsley is often regarded as a great dietary source to increase the health of our bones. This is because it is not only high in calcium, but also due to its very high levels of vitamin K. As well, parsley contains folic acid, which may be able to help break down homocysteine, an amino acid that can damage the overall health of our bones. Lemons also benefit bone health since they contain some calcium and magnesium.

6. Lastly, parsley and lemon tea can be beneficial for those suffering rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis symptoms. Parsley has been found to be effective against rheumatoid arthritis due to it having compounds such as vitamin C and beta-carotene which possess anti-inflammatory properties. It may also be able to help with the elimination if uric acid in the body also. Lemons can also help with arthritis symptoms due to its diuretic effects and helping with the removal of toxins and other unwanted bacteria in the body.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we have tried to ensure that the information is sound and accurate, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. The information in this video should not be substituted for professional medical advice and opinions. If you are experiencing any ailments, serious or otherwise, always seek professional medical treatment and advice.

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