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Prezentarea este importantă - fie că este o propunere de afaceri sau o capodoperă culinară. Nu crezi? Și care este unul dintre cele mai comune ingrediente utilizate pentru a garnisi și a prezenta un fel de mâncare? Da, este coriandru. Această plantă minune nu numai că are puterea de a spori aroma și senzația unui fel de mâncare, dar vă poate aduce și beneficii sănătății în diferite moduri. Citiți mai departe pentru a afla mai multe.
Cuprins
- Ce este Cilantro?
- 10 beneficii uimitoare ale adăugării de coriandru în dieta ta
- Profilul nutrițional al coriandru
- 3 gustări gustoase cu coriandru
- Efectele supradozajului de coriandru
Ce este Cilantro?
Un membru al familiei Apiaceae sau Umbelliferae, coriandrul (Coriandrum sativum) este o plantă cunoscută popular sub numele său spaniol. Acest ingredient fabulos are nume diferite în diferite părți ale lumii - coriandru, pătrunjel chinezesc, dhaniya, coriandolo, kusthumbari și așa mai departe. Ceea ce este o mărturie a faptului că este o senzație culinară globală.
Originile Cilantro au fost urmărite în sudul Europei și în Marea Mediterană. Este unul dintre cele mai vechi condimente din istorie care a fost folosit de 7000 de ani (1). Ar trebui să existe o logică în spatele utilizării sale de peste 70 de secole, nu crezi?
Cilantro este plin de nutrienți și are o multitudine de utilizări și beneficii. Iată o listă cu toate favorurile pe care le face pentru tine și sănătatea ta.
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10 beneficii uimitoare ale adăugării de coriandru în dieta ta
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1. Previne formarea și creșterea tumorilor
Compușii activi din coriandru, cum ar fi ftalidele și terpenoizii, induc producerea de enzime specifice. Aceștia convertesc ionii și compușii care cauzează tumori în forme mai puțin toxice. Această activitate oprește formarea și creșterea tumorii (2).
2. Detoxifică corpul tău
Cilantro are unul dintre cele mai bune profile biochimice printre ierburi care vă pot întineri corpul. Terpenoizii, poliacetilenele și carotenoizii elimină radicalii liberi dăunători și speciile reactive de oxigen din sânge. Un pahar de zdrobire de coriandru va elimina toate toxinele din corp.
3. Este un agent antiinflamator natural și antiinflamator
Semințele de coriandru (numite și coriandru) posedă activitate analgezică. Acestea reduc durerea acționând asupra receptorilor centrali ai durerii. Linalool este compusul activ care conferă coriandrului această proprietate (3).
4. Ajută digestia - vindecă crampele stomacale
According to traditional scholars, coriander prevents the rising of harmful gases from the stomach to the brain. Modern medicine has found that cilantro and its oil can be used as carminatives (4).
5. Helps In Weight Loss
According to Ayurveda, coriander seed decoction reduces blood lipid levels. The sterols present in the seeds and leaves inhibit the absorption of dietary cholesterol, thereby preventing weight gain (5).
6. Has Anti-diabetic Properties
Traditional medicine in Jordan, Morocco, Persia, and Saudi Arabia used cilantro leaves for treating diabetes. The leaves contain higher levels of potent anti-inflammatory flavonols like quercetin, tannins, and sterols, which give the anti-diabetic nature to this herb.(6)
7. Treats Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs) – Improves Kidney Functioning
Dealing with UTI gets much easier when you have coriander seeds in your kitchen. These seeds enhance the urine filtration rate of kidneys, leading to quicker urine generation. This reduces water retention in the body. Also, your body gets rid of all the toxins and microbes, keeping the urinary system clean.
8. Works Wonders For Your Skin
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Cilantro is known for its antioxidant properties. The leaves and coriander seeds contain terpenoids, sterols, polyphenols, aromatic acids, and carotenoids, which scavenge the free radicals and heavy metals and manage oxidative stress in your body.
Essential oils or extracts of cilantro can cure bacterial or fungal infections of the skin (including pimples and acne) by purifying your blood.
9. Boosts Memory Power And Brain Functioning
A combination of the antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-lowering activities of this wonder herb bring about this effect on the brain. The neurons get less exposed to oxidative stress, resulting in a better lifespan, leading to better memory.
This cognitive effect of cilantro on memory and the nervous system is being applied to manage patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
10. Is An Antibacterial, Antifungal, And Anthelmintic Agent
Apart from doing all the good to your body, cilantro and coriander seeds have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Thanks to the bioactive compounds, cilantro can also kill parasites in your body (anthelmintic).
This property is exploited not only in medicine but is also applied to food preservation and preventing spoilage (3). That means you can store meat, fish, grain, vegetables, etc. with some coriander seeds or suitable extracts for extended periods.
But what gives cilantro these characteristic properties? Let’s find out.
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Nutritional Profile Of Cilantro
The bioactive compounds are responsible for each of the benefits of cilantro. Here’s a glance at its nutritional profile:
Saturated Fat 0g | Trans Fat | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 2mg | Total Carbohydrate 0g | Dietary Fiber 0g | Sugars 0g | Calcium | Iron | Amounts Per Selected Serving | Vitamin A | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) | Vitamin K | Thiamin | Riboflavin | Niacin | Vitamin B6 | Folate | Vitamin B12 | Pantothenic Acid | Choline | Betaine | Amounts Per Selected Serving | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Potassium | Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Fluoride |
I was floored when I read about its importance in ancient medicine and housekeeping. Scroll down for more facts about cilantro leaves and seeds and their benefits. Facts For You
This is why I love this herb. You can have it in any form and get the maximum benefits – be it a juice, a sauce, a garnish, a dip, in a cooler, or as medicine. Giphy Anything that I cook should be quick, tasty, healthy, filling, refreshing, and relatable. Below, I’m going to share a few of my comfort food recipes with cilantro. You are so going to love them! Back To TOC3 Tasty Treats With Cilantro1. Cilantro Shallot Green Salad: Refreshing And Healthy101cookbooks.com You’ll Need
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2. Lime Cilantro Rice: Super Quick And RefreshingiStock You’ll Need
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3. Cilantro Chicken: Tasty And FillingiStock You’ll Need
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I have made all of these and wished to have more of cilantro in a day. As per the nutrition data, you are allowed to eat about one-fourth cup per day. It has almost zero calories and no fat. So, can you eat 10 g of cilantro a day? Or have the cilantro salad thrice a day? Where and when do you draw the line? And if you overate cilantro, what would happen? Scroll down to know the dark side. Back To TOCEffects Of Cilantro Overdose1. Interacts With Heavy MetalsCilantro has chelation effects on the heavy metal ions in your body. The bioactive components interact with mercury, cadmium, tin, and lead and mobilize them – causing their excretion (5). Any implants (dental, splints, or fracture supports) made of these metals will get eroded if you overeat cilantro. 2. Might Cause PhotosensitivitySome studies suggest that cilantro and coriander seeds can cause photosensitivity. Your skin becomes very sensitive and almost allergic to sun rays. The exact mechanism of how this works is still not well-studied. Back To TOCConclusionAfter reading so much about cilantro, all I have to say is, “Get yourself a sapling and grow loads of it in your garden.” You need this herb and the spice in your kitchen for all the above reasons. Try the recipes and write back to us in the comments section below. Expert’s Answers For Readers’ QuestionsHow is parsley different from cilantro? Parsley and cilantro belong to the same family and look similar. However, when you closely examine, parsley leaves have pointed ends, whereas cilantro leaves have curled ends. In terms of flavor, cilantro is stronger than parsley. Also, the seeds of cilantro, called coriander, are more aromatic and are commonly used in cooking. Parsley seeds have not been used as much. How to store cilantro for a longer time? Fill a small jar or glass partially with water. Place the stem ends in the jar. This way, you can store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator. If you are storing in the refrigerator, cover the leaves of the submerged cilantro with a loose, plastic bag. The leaves will not wilt and stay fresh for about two weeks. Change the water when it gets dirty for better results. In what forms can you eat cilantro? You can add the stems and leaves of cilantro to salads, sides, and main courses as garnish. You can grind cilantro to make pesto and dips and add it to juices or coolers. Dried cilantro and coriander seeds can be used in spice mixes too. Cilantro tincture is used as a part of medical formulations. It is used in combination with other herbs to cure indigestion, respiratory troubles, heavy metal poisoning, bacterial infections, diabetes, and vitamin K deficiency. References
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