Osama Abu Rab

Social networking activists circulate a video showing parsley leaves hiding inside a large worm, warning the worm to health, so how to protect ourselves from its dangers?

First, it should be made clear that the video is not valid, but it shows a swollen parsley leaf, and then the video equipment sorts the paper to get the worm out, in a scene that many may see as disgusting.

It is not clear from the video whether the worm was nestled in the leaf during the growth of parsley, or after picking it up and transferring it to the shop.

Now, regardless of the validity of the video rolling, it is important to know that parsley - any kind of vegetables and fruits - is susceptible to pests and insects, and here we offer tips to protect yourself from them.

Parsley is the perfect host plant for a variety of pests, where the pests and insects feed on the leaf, leaving different marks.

Here are some of the signs that the parsley is infected with pests or insects:

  • The presence of holes in the leaves of parsley.
  • The edge of the parsley leaf is hidden (as if it were eaten).
  • The presence of traces on the leaves of parsley.
  • Yellowing or incomplete growth.
  • There is a bulge in the parsley leaf (like what is in the diffuse video)

To protect yourself and your family against any pests or insects of parsley,

  • Buy parsley from a vegetable vendor that is clean and quality.
  • Choose fresh green parsley, and avoid buying old wilted.
  • Pay attention to the signs of previous lesions that we mentioned.
  • At home and before and after handling fruits and vegetables wash your hands with hot water and soap.
  • Remove the ribbons of the parsley and separate them into separate sticks.
  • Make sure that there are no signs of damage, rot, swelling or damage to the parsley sticks and leaves, and to remove the damaged rods.
  • Wash parsley under cold tap water.
  • Place parsley in a strainer and rinse it again.
  • Place the parsley on a paper towel.

In general, it is recommended not to take power in restaurants, because although there are many restaurants that adhere to the hygiene conditions, they may not all adhere to good washing and make sure they are free of pests, so it is advised not to eat in restaurants.

Parsley is rich in vitamin K, and contains flavonoids that may play a role in the prevention of certain types of cancers, such as skin cancer. Parsley also contains myricetin flavonoid, which may protect against diabetes.

There is a link between reduced intake of vitamin K and increased risk of bone fractures. Therefore, adequate intake of vitamin K may improve bone health by improving calcium absorption and reducing calcium secretion in urine.

Ten sticks of parsley contain the recommended daily amount of vitamin K.

One cup of chopped parsley contains 22 calories and 984 micrograms of vitamin K. One cup of parsley provides 1.230% of the recommended amount of vitamin K.