Free radicals are everywhere – in the water we drink, food we eat, and in the air we breathe. Free radicals cause aging and disease. The main defense to free radicals (coming from pollution, x-rays, radiation, chemicals, heavy metals) are antioxidants.
Cilantro leaves are rich in calcium, iron, carotenes, and vitamin C, which happen to be great antioxidants. Cilantro has been effectively used to help remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. Reuters reports that cilantro contains a chemical which has been found to kill the Salmonella bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
The heavy metal detox capabilities of cilantro should also make it of great use in the treatment of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, lack of concentration and other related disorders. In other words, this herb can apparently help to keep you happy, focused, and sane!
Here’s a recipe I really enjoy:
- Pink Grapefruit
- Cucumber
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Pineapple
- Agave Nectar or stevia
- Vanilla Extract
- BIG pinch of Cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Directions
In a blender, (Vitamix if you have one) throw a pink peeled grapefruit, peeled cucumber, lots and lots and lots of cilantro – like half a bunch, a lime, some pineapple, agave nectar or stevia, vanilla extract, BIG pinch of cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Blend well and enjoy! I top mine off with a shake of cinnamon on top too.