Cilantro

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Combats fatigue
Helps control LDL cholesterol levels
Improves bone and muscle health
May reduce risk of stroke
Relaxation
Relieves bloating

Nutrition:

Serving size: 9 springs; Calories: 5; Fat: .1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 9mg; Carbs: .7g; Fiber: 0g; Sugars: .2g; Protein: .4g; Potassium: 2%DV Vitamin A: 27%DV; Vitamin C: 9%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 2%DV

Did You Know?

• Studies indicate that cilantro can prevent food poisoning due to a compound called dodecanol, which kills salmonella bacteria
• There are many people who find the taste of cilantro repulsive. Some describe it as leaving a soapy taste in their mouths. The reason for the unpleasant taste has to do with genetics.
• The Chinese used cilantro in potions, claiming it had the power to give someone immortal life. 
  
  

Ways to Eat:

• Fresh
• Juiced
• In Mexican dishes or curries

Farming Trivia:

• Cilantro is native to southern Europe and the western Mediterranean region and is one of the oldest spices mentioned in history
• Cilantro is an annual plant that grows best in dry climates, while tolerating full or partial sunlight
• Although it can grow to 2 to 3 feet, the leaves should be harvested when the plant is at least 8 inches tall to obtain the best flavor