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The known benefits of organic cilantro are extensive, and researchers are discovering more every day. Currently, there are several well-known, well-documented benefits of organic cilantro, including:
- Powerful anti-inflammatory capacities that may help symptoms of arthritis
- Protective agents against bacterial infection from Salmonella in food products
- Acts to increase HDL cholesterol (the good kind), and reduces LDL cholesterol (the bad kind)
- Relief for stomach gas, prevention of flatulence and an overall digestive aid
- Wards off urinary tract infections
- Helps reduce feelings of nausea
- Eases hormonal mood swings associated with menstruation
- Has been shown to reduce menstrual cramping.
- Adds fiber to the digestive tract
- A source of iron, magnesium, and is helpful in fighting anemia
- Gives relief for diarrhea, especially if caused by microbial or fungal infections
- Helps promote healthy liver function.
- Reduces minor swelling
- Strong general anti-oxidant properties
- Disinfects and helps detoxify the body
- Stimulates the endocrine glands
- Helps with insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar
- Acts as a natural anti-septic and anti-fungal agent for skin disorders like fungal infections and eczema
- Contains immune-boosting properties
- Acts as an expectorant
- Helps ease conjunctivitis, as well as eye-aging, macular degeneration, and other stressors on the eyes.
I'll add it to everything I eat from now on!!! OK maybe not my yogurt, but it sure makes certain things taste so good!
If you have recipes with cilantro send them to me. I would love to give them a try.
The only way I could think of it being any better is if I can grow it myself! So I am off to buy some to plant.
Black Bean Salsa:
1-2 cans black beans rinsed and drained
corn to taste(frozen thawed or can)
1-2 Roma tomatoes chopped
Red onion to taste
Cilantro to taste(the more the better!)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Serve with yellow corn or blue corn chips. YUMMO!
2 comments:
Tasha,
I have some growing in our garden. I find it hates the heat of SE TX.
We use it in our salsa, some people add it to their salad.
Renee
I love black bean salsa, too! I add lime juice and sometimes a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes aren't up to par.
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