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Parsley is a leafy herb in the Apiaceae family, known as\u00a0umbellifers<\/a>, which also includes carrots, dill, and celery.<\/p>\n Although it\u2019s now found around the world, parsley is native to northwest Africa and the Mediterranean.<\/strong><\/p>\n There are three main\u00a0types of parsley<\/a>\u00a0you\u2019re likely to encounter:<\/p>\n You can find parsley in many European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisines. Its sharp, peppery, and grassy flavor goes well with a wide variety of foods.<\/p>\n Nutritionally, parsley is a powerhouse. Like other leafy greens, it\u2019s an excellent source of\u00a0vitamin K<\/a>, which is crucial for bone health and blood clotting. Believe it or not,\u00a0parsley has\u00a0more vitamin K1 than kale<\/a>, with just two tablespoons of raw parsley containing more than double the\u00a0recommended daily amount<\/a>\u00a0for women and 100% of the amount for men.<\/strong><\/p>\n Additionally, when combined with regular sunlight exposure, parsley can help your body\u00a0synthesize CoQ10<\/a>, an important antioxidant.<\/p>\n This potent herb is also\u00a0a source of<\/a>\u00a0calcium<\/a>,\u00a0potassium<\/a>, and\u00a0magnesium<\/a>\u00a0and provides a good amount of vitamins A and C, as well as\u00a0folate<\/a>. These nutrients, as well as\u00a0antioxidant<\/a>\u00a0compounds like\u00a0apigenin<\/a>, contribute to its myriad health benefits.<\/p>\n\n