Cilantro may be dividing people into two camps: there are those who consider this green a great addition to food, and those who
According to experts, cilantro helps fightheart disease, increasing the level of "good" cholesterol in the body and reducing the level of "bad". Citing research, they say cilantro may even help protect skin from harmful sun rays and prevent premature aging.
One study published in the BritishJournal of Nutrition, cilantro has also been shown to stimulate an enzyme that removes sugar from the blood and has insulin-like activity. And this green is credited with a calming effect, reducing the symptoms of anxiety. Finally, cooking with cilantro seeds reduces the level of heterocyclic amines in fried beef patties. These by-products are associated with an increased risk of cancer.
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