As the ancients said, it is the dose that makes the poison. Many foods when consumed in minimal doses are good for health but beyond certain quantities they can be harmful, even poisonous. We can take the example of nutmeg, which in large doses has hallucinogenic effects, but also of sugar or alcohol. In minimal doses they can complete a varied diet, but in excessive doses they lead to serious diseases and forms of addiction, such as diabetes and alcoholism.
Today we will talk about how a commonly used food can be extremely dangerous.
Not recommended for pregnant women
Parsley is a herb that is widely used in cooking all over the world. Tasty and versatile plant, it has a thousand uses in the kitchen and many beneficial properties: rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, it is able to aid digestion, increase the immune system and promote the functioning of the thyroid. All this is tried and true, but parsley also hides a secret.
Due to some substances it contains, including apiol, they can cause uterine contractions and therefore has an abortive effect, therefore it is not recommended for pregnant women. We know that the real danger exists only if an immeasurable quantity of parsley is ingested, or essential oil which is very concentrated.
With minimal doses it is very unlikely to have side effects, but it is always better to apply the precautionary principle and therefore eliminate this herb from the diet of pregnant women. It is said that in the past decoctions of parsley were used to have an abortive effect, which unfortunately often resulted in the death of the mother.
This commonly used food can be extremely dangerous in some cases
As with other foods, parsley should be excluded from the diet of pregnant women. However, we can use them all the other vegetables, and almost all spices, albeit always cooking food.
During pregnancy it is always better to pay attention to hygiene, to avoid problems and unnecessary worries.
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