Eat Well - Balanced Diet

CILANTRO
Health Benefits:

Cilantro is known to be rich in phytonutrients, flavonoids and active phenolic acid compounds.

There are no definitive studies on cilantro but many believe that it and the seeds (often called coriander), have been found to help control blood sugar, lower cholesterol and fight inflammation and free radicals.

It is known in some parts of Europe as the "anti-diabetic plant." In parts of India it is renowned for its anti-inflammatory benefits and in the United States used for fighting cholesterol.

There is also considerable literature speculating that cilantro may be an effective chellation therapy for people who have excess mercury in their systems.

Some think that mercury poisoning could be the result of metallic teeth fillings. Every time a person with fillings chews, the fillings release minute amounts of mercury gas that may be breathed into the system (swallowing mercury is actually far less toxic than breathing it).

Many people who have suffered from mercury poisoning and the "brain cloud" it causes have reported fairly rapid relief by the consistent consumption of cilantro over a period of just a few weeks.

Cautions:
› Look for vibrant green leaves free from yellowish and brown discoloration. Store in refrigerator as coriander is highly perishable.