Cilantro

I have been on this black bean salsa(recipe to follow)kick for a couple of weeks now.  And I think I have discovered the reason.  CILANTRO!  I have a new found taste for it.  Seriously.  I have always kinda liked it, but in the past 2 weeks my taste buds have exploded with joy by this powerful herb!  And it has some incredible benefits too!
See below:
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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.

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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!