Health and Wellness. Picture by Bibhash Lodh/BS News Agency. Pinki Biswas, BS News Agency: Eating cilantro offers benefits like being rich in vitamins (A, C, K) and antioxidants, supporting digestion, potentially lowering blood sugar, boosting heart and brain health, and possessing antibacterial properties that fight foodborne illnesses. It aids in detoxification by binding to heavy metals, helps with skin protection, and may even reduce anxiety, making it a nutrient-dense herb for overall wellness.
Nutritional Value
Vitamins & Minerals: A good source of Vitamins A, C, K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium, notes Healthkart, AllThatGrows, Cleveland Clinic.
Low Calorie: A great low-calorie addition to meals, says Back In A Flash Chiropractic.
Key Health Benefits
Antioxidant Power: Contains flavonoids and carotenoids that fight cell damage from free radicals, says Healthkart and Cleveland Clinic.
Digestive Aid: Traditionally used for indigestion, bloating, and gas; also provides fiber, says Healthkart and Home Microgreens.
Heart Health: Antioxidants like quercetin and rutin may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, say Healthkart and Healthline.
Blood Sugar Control: May help the body use glucose more effectively, note Healthline and Health.
Fights Infections: Antibacterial compounds fight bacteria like Salmonella and may help with UTIs, say WebMD and Home Microgreens.
Detoxification: Has properties that help bind to and remove heavy metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum from the body, notes Healthkart and WebMD.
Brain & Mood: May help lower anxiety and has a role in delaying seizures, say News-Medical.net and Health.
Skin Protection: Extracts show potential in protecting skin from UVB radiation damage, says Medical News Today.
How to Use
Add fresh leaves as a garnish to spicy dishes, salads, and curries for flavor and a cooling effect, suggest Dr. Axe and Back In A Flash Chiropractic.
Consider capsules or extracts if you dislike the taste, notes Health.