Quick Tip: Blend fresh cilantro and parsley – I usually add about 1/3 cup of each, stems and all – into green smoothies to increase the nutrient content and add heavy metal chelation properties.
The above paragraph is a short excerpt from the cilantro/parsley section of The Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder. While I absolutely, positively abhor the title, I recommend this book without hesitation because it contains some really sound, scientifically-substantiated nutritional information. Despite the title (did I mention I hate it?), it’s not all about “beauty” or detoxification, and the content includes dietary additions/substitutions and tips for healthy, sustainable eating.