Coriander

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Anti viral qualities
Diuretic
Helps prevent night blindness
Increases Sex Hormones & Orgasm
Protects skin from UV rays
Reduces risk of cervical cancer
Relieves PMS

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 tsp; Calories: 5; Fat: .3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbs: 1g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: .2g; Potassium: 0%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 0%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 1%DV

Did You Know?

• Never heard of coriander? How about cilantro? They're the same thing!
• Coriander is believed to be one of the most ancient herbs, referenced as far back as 1,550 BCE. 
• Regular intake of coriander can serve as protection against many food and water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, food poisoning, and dysentery.
• Antioxidants in Coriander can reduce redness, itchiness, and inflammation of the eyes, making it one of the best remedies for pink eye.

Ways to Eat:

• With lentils
• With beans
• With potatos
• In stews
• As garnish

Farming Trivia:

• Coriander is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and thrives in temperate climates.
• It has been cultivated in Greece since at least the second milenium BCE.
• Coriander was brought to the colonies in 1670; it was one of the first spices cultivated by early settlers!