Amazing health benefits of coriander
Coriander is a beautiful rich herb that is commonly used add flavour to your dishes, coriander comes from the Coriandrum sativum plant.
People can use coriander in dishes like soups and salsas, as well as Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian meals like curries and masalas.
It most certainly should be add into your daily diet, it has many health benefits which are listed below. Apart from being extremely tasty and nutritious it can also help with weight loss, weight management and aid you in healthy living. Adding this delicious herb is easy and if you want some delicious recipes please checkout our E-book store where you can find hundreds of healthy recipes.
Coriander leaves are often used whole, while the seeds are used dried or ground.
Coriander is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae which is very closely related to parsley, carrots, and celery.
Coriander, also known as Chinese parsley, dhania, kothmir, or cilantro. The whole coriander plant is edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most traditionally used parts of the plant used in cooking as well as a garnish
Health benefits include
1. Controls diabetes,
2. Aids in digestion
3. Prevents anaemia
4. Good for skin health
5. Prevents menstrual disorders
6. Lowers cholesterol
7. Anti-inflammatory
8. Prevents eye disease
9. Helps to manage blood pressure
10. Helps to prevent Alzheimer’s
11. Helps treat mouth ulcers
12. Helps to detoxify heavy metals
13. Defends against food poisoning
14. Protects nerve systems
15. Controls blood sugars
16. Prevents bad breath
17. Treat hair loss
18. Improves bone health
19. Protects the liver
20. Anti-cancer
21. Enhances libido
22. Prevents smallpox
23. Anti-allergic aids with diarrhoea
24. Controls anxiety
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By Aaron Christopher Slade
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