Coriander, the crown of the side dish, has always been regarded as a herb and is optional in dishes. If you’re not resistant to coriander, eating more of it can bring even greater benefits to your body. Share 4 coriander benefits here:
1. Maintain bone health: In addition to calcium and vitamin D, other nutrients are needed to maintain bone health, one of which is vitamin K. Vitamin K maintains strong bones, provides osteoblasts responsible for making bone cells, and helps increase bone density. Bone density is an important indicator to measure the mineral level in bone cells. Studies have shown that low bone density increases the risk of fractures.
A 2017 Chinese study confirmed that vitamin K intake is associated with fracture risk. The lower the intake, the higher the fracture risk. Each 1/4 cup of coriander can already provide more than 2.5 times the vitamin K required for the whole day. If you can’t resist coriander, simply eat it as a vegetable.
2. Anti-macular degeneration: Carotene in coriander, especially lutein and zeaxanthin, helps to protect eyes and vision health. Carotene is a powerful antioxidant in plants that protects cells from oxidative damage. Everyone has heard of lutein and zeaxanthin. Coriander is high in coriander. Like other dark green leafy vegetables, it can reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness.
In addition, 1/4 cup of coriander can also provide half of the daily vitamin A, this fat-soluble vitamin helps protect the cornea, also can strengthen eye health.
3. Helps to remove bad breath: The ancients would chew coriander to remove bad breath, and flower scholars explained that the natural oil in coriander helps to refresh the mouth.
In addition, coriander contains chlorophyll, and some studies have found that chlorophyll can help eliminate body odor, but it has not been confirmed how much you need to eat to have this effect.
4. Helps fight cancer: Coriander is a member of the Umbelliferae vegetable family, which also includes carrots, celery and other common western herbs. The Umbelliferae family has begun to gain attention in recent years, as preliminary studies have shown that they, like cruciferous vegetables, have anti-cancer properties. Coriander is a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, and flavonoids found in coriander, such as myricetin and apigenin, have shown anticancer activity in preliminary test-tube and animal experiments.
In addition, coriander also provides a high content of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant and anti-cancer substance, which helps to reduce the overall risk of cancer.
Coriander Nutrition Information (1/4 cup)
Calories: 6 calories
Protein: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Fat: trace
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Written by: Zeng Xinxin, a registered dietitian, spokesperson and author. Facebook Page: Tsang Shin Shin Gloria
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