Raw Parsley root

[wisslewj]

I have heard that parsley root is good for you and since I have turned a wee yellow from all the green juice I have been drinking, I was looking for alternative veggies whilest I lower my green intake a bit.

I was wondering, can parsley root be eaten raw, like a carrot? It looks like a white carrot so i figured yes but I just wanted to be sure there wasnt something I needed to watch out for eating it raw.

Thanks,
Jeff

[juliebove]

I'd never heard of this so I looked it up. Here's a link:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MV106

And another:

http://www.epicurious.com/cooking/how_to/food_dictionary/entry?id=3821

Both of those links indicate to cook it. This link says you "can" eat it raw but it is nothing to write home about.

http://www.henriettesherbal.com/blog/?p=115

And apparently the reason I've not heard of it is because it's not common in this country.