Ingredient Spotlight :Cilantro
This Herb is a favorite in Indian, Asian, and South American Cuisine. Cilantro is basically the leaves of the coriander plant. It has vital components, which include, volatile oils, potassium, vitamins, and carotenoids. Some important features of cilantro are as follows:
It has anti-oxidant properties that help prevent against the chronic disease process
Like garlic and ginger, cilantro may also have an anti-coagulant effect of inhibiting platelet function, so it may worsen the effects of blood thinners, causing bleeding
Further, cilantro may have some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects
Cilantro also has natural food preservation properties
Cilantro is an herb that adds flavor and health benefits to dishes. First and foremost it must be viewed as an herb/food, and not as a medicine. I hope you enjoy it in your recipes to add color and flavor. As always, I wish you live long and strong!
