What is parsley? The little garnish worth a closer look
Many people see parsley as just a garnish. Herbalife Thailand material takes a closer look at this leafy green.
What parsley is
- Parsley is a flowering plant in the same family as coriander
- According to company material, one cup of parsley has more beta-carotene (vitamin A) than one large carrot
What the leaves look like
- Toothed edges like small coriander leaves; the variety shown has tightly curled leaves
- Leaves are about 1.2–3.5 cm wide and 1.5–4 cm long
- Leaf stalks are about 10–15 cm long
Nutrients found in parsley (per company material)
- Beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C and vitamin K
- Folate
- Flavonoids and carotenoids
Using parsley in meals
- Chop and sprinkle over salads, soups, omelettes or pasta
- Wash well before use, and eat it alongside a variety of colourful fruit and vegetables
A product made with parsley leaf powder
- Parslem tablets: the label lists parsley leaf powder 63.02%, potassium chloride 12.50% and magnesium oxide 2.06% · net weight 142.8 g (120 tablets) · contains soy lecithin · directions on the label: 8 tablets a day with meals
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Image and reference from official material in the MyHerbalife media library: Parslem – the little garnish leaf not to overlook · Parslem contains parsley leaf powder and minerals (added to the library: Nov–Dec 2025)
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