ESPAÑOL
Say ‘si’ to Cilantro’s healthy benefits
02 May 2024 by Ted Escobedo 2 min read
Cilantro is a popular herb that gives a fresh boost of flavor, without the addition of sea salt or other seasonings. This versatile herb is used in everything from guacamole and salsa to curries, noodle dishes and chimichurri sauces of Argentina. Not only does this flavorful, bright herb have unlimited culinary applications, but surprisingly to many people cilantro benefits the body and has many known healing properties.
Cilantro Benefits
1. Rids the Body of Heavy Metals
Arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, lead and mercury can become resident in our tissues. This can lead to heart disease, hormonal imbalances, neurological conditions, infertility and so much more. Cilantro has been shown to bind these toxic metals together, loosening them from tissue and facilitating their elimination from the body.
2. Protects Against Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress is linked to a wide array of degenerative diseases, including some types of cancer, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration and much more.
Cilantro’s strong antioxidant properties, in part due to the flavonoid quercetin, helps protect against the damage caused by free radicals in the body. An in vitro study found that Coriandrum sativum protects against oxidative stress thanks to its high content of antioxidants.
3. Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
The leaves and stems of cilantro have been shown to help lower blood sugar levels in animal studies. One study published in the Journal of Food Sciences showed that when diabetes has been diagnosed, the plant helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.
Researchers believe that the results support Coriandrum sativum as a remedy for diabetes. Chop the leaves and stems and add to salads, salsas and smoothies to lower your blood sugar levels and improve overall health.
4. Supports Heart Health
Some research shows that this herb could help promote heart health by reducing several risk factors for heart disease. In fact, the results of one animal study indicated that cilantro benefits cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body by helping lower them.