By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 20th, 2023
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Coriander is a herb used to add flavor to dishes. Its leaves are also called cilantro. It comes from the Coriandrum sativum plant and is related to parsley, carrots, and celery. Here are the 5 benefits of using coriander in your diet.
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Coriander acts as a diuretic and helps your body flush excess sodium and water. This may lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. Eating pungent herbs like coriander also helps reduce sodium intake, which may improve heart health.
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Coriander offers several antioxidants, which prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. These compounds also have anticancer, immune-boosting properties and fight inflammation in your body.
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Coriander’s anti-inflammatory properties may safeguard against brain diseases and improve memory. It also helps to deal with anxiety.
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Oil extracted from coriander seeds accelerates and promotes healthy digestion and is used as an appetite stimulant in traditional Iranian medicine.
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Coriander seeds reduce blood sugar by promoting enzyme activity that helps remove sugar from the blood. Coriander extract, and oils too help lower blood sugar.
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