The Benefits of Cilantro
We’ve all heard of the little herb at some time or another. Many Caribbean, Latin American and Eastern meals calls for it, and it fits well with salads, salsas and chicken. But, what most people don’t know is the amazing healthy benefits that cilantro provides for the body.
Healthy Glowing Skin
The health of your skin is reflected by what is going on with the inside of your body. Digesting good things (like cilantro) can lead to beautifully glowing skin, Cilantro has been proven to help combat skin cancer. Just a teaspoon over your meals every day cuts the risk of skin cancer by 30%. The big power in the little plant comes from its caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid antioxidants. These two acids traps the free radicals that is caused by exposure to the sun.
Fight against Belly Fat
Weight loss is a big thing amongst many Americans. As the New Year rolls in, many will be wondering how to help with their goals of being a slimmer, and happier, person. Belly fat and bloating is an even tougher situation, and is even harder to get rid of for some people. Diet pills are being produced just for this section of weight loss. Limonene is a hormone that helps to get rid of belly fat. Did you know that cilantro is the main natural source of limonene? The limonene found in cilantro stops the stomach from absorbing saturated fats—which leads to the bulge around the midsection. Cilantro is so beneficial to this region of the body that it is actually quite effective in stopping bloating within 24 hours.
Defense from Germs
Cilantro contains an alcohol called borneol; that is quite effective in killing germs and viruses that cause colds. Also, food-related bugs like E. coli is can also be combated by the little herb. Some experts say that borneol is more effective than prescription antibiotics against such germs.
Ways to use Cilantro
A couple of ways to incorporate cilantro in your daily consumption is by adding it to salads and soups. It is wonderful in salsas and can be used over baked chicken or fish. Some has even found it delicious in yogurt. One thing to remember is that the plant and the stems has two very distinctive tastes. Separate the leaves from the stems and chop them up into little pieces before sprinkling them over your meals.
