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November 12, 2020
- The health benefits of coriander seedsCoriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the ones mostly used in cooking. Coriander is also known for its medicinal benefits.
- Some of the health benefits of coriander seeds:
- Cancer prevention
- Coriander seeds have shown to have protective benefits against colon cancer. Coriander reduces cholesterol levels in the blood and stimulated the excretion of bile, which got rid of toxins in the colon. It gets rid of the lipids in the colon that are responsible for colon cancer.
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- Blood sugar
- Coriander is known to lower blood sugar and reduce oxidative stress. Coriander seeds have antioxidant benefits because of their ability to kill disease causing free radicals.
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- Neuroprotective benefits
- Coriander seeds have anti-inflammatory properties helps prevent damage to the nervous system. Coriander along with other spices may lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Insulin production
- According to a study in Iran, coriander seeds have the ability to reduce blood sugar and stimulate excretion of insulin from the pancreas.
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- Vitamin C
- Coriander seeds are high in vitamin C, which separate them from most dry spice seeds. Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that kills disease causing free radicals in the body.
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- Cholesterol
- Coriander seeds are high in dietary fibers that help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol).
- Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.
- SOURCES:
- 1. Roizman, Tracey, D.C. “The Health Benefits of Coriander Seeds.” LIVESTRONG.COM. Livestrong, 10 Apr. 2010. Web. 26 Mar. 2013.
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- 2. “Coriander Seeds Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits.” Nutrition and You. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Mar. 2013.
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- 3. “Effect of Coriander Seed (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Ethanol Extract on Insulin Release from Pancreatic Beta Cells in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, Mar. 2009. Web. 26 Mar. 2013.
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