Tag: Cilantro

In a saucepan, saute 1t each of grated ginger, fennel, cumin, mustard seeds in 3T ghee over med heat. Stir in 1c basmati rice, 1/2c yellow split mung beans, 2 chopped carrots, 1.5c beans, 1/2c zucchini. Add 4c of water and bring to a boil. Add in 1/2t each of coriander powder, sea salt, turmeric, 3 cloves, 3 bay leaves, 1c leafy greens of choice. Cover and cook for 30-45 mins.

Coriander seeds can ease gas and bloating while improving overall digestion. Its cooling effect makes it useful for soothing both allergies and arthritis, two conditions caused by inflammation. You can even drink coriander water or tea to calm a swollen throat or mouth. If you have thyroid problems, eat coriander seed to regulate hormones. It also reduces heavy menstrual flow and provides iron for better energy. Coriander’s fiber and detoxifying power also make it a great weight loss aid.

Cilantro leaves, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, protect the heart and the liver by scavenging free radicals, manage diabetes, and show anticancer activity. Acting against microbes, they can prevent food poisoning and yeast infections and help resolve indigestion, flatulence, and diarrhea by improving gastric functions.

Coconut oil helps in treating dry skin and wrinkles, and creating an even skin tone. Avocados contain Omega3 and vit E that work wonders as a face mask. Spinach is full of beta carotene and vit E and C that slow down the aging process. Other foods that help treat skin problems are almonds, bell peppers, chia seeds, Aronia berries, dark chocolate, Cilantro, grapes and blueberries.

From initiating trade, driving colonialism and influencing globalization as we know it today, spices have had a long and illustrious career. While they’ve always...

Who doesn’t love herbs? Their lovely aromas and medicinal properties have conquered many hearts and homes since the ancient times. From keeping you calm...

In the world, close to 96 million dengue cases have been reported each year. It especially affects the tropical countries of Taiwan, China, India,...

Canker sores are inflammatory conditions of the mouth, commonly known as mouth ulcers. Known as aphthous stomatitis in medical terms, a canker sore is...

Too much junk food, fizzy drinks, or even leafy veggies can release excess HCL in the stomach and cause ulcers. Nausea, heartburn, headache, loose motions are common symptoms of hyperacidity. To avoid, eat timely and small meals, with fresh seasonal foods and less of spice and oil. Drink licorice tea to relieve acid reflux. Sleep 2–3 hrs after a meal. Practice yoga.

Lemon tea tonic, avocado, green tea, cilantro and parsley should be your new favourites. Lemon tea tonic is an energy drink that improves digestion and removes toxins. Avocado helps keep cravings at bay. Green tea boosts your metabolism with its antioxidant EGCG, while the cilantro-parsley duo does so by reducing internal inflammation. Here is a green recipe to try!

There are multiple little-known herbal cures that can help with inflammation in various diseases. Check out these 12 anti-inflammatory herbs for pains.

Coconut oil helps in treating dry skin and wrinkles, and creating an even skin tone. Avocados contain Omega3 and vit E that work wonders as a face mask. Spinach is full of beta carotene and vit E and C that slow down the aging process. Other foods that help treat skin problems are almonds, bell peppers, chia seeds, Aronia berries, dark chocolate, Cilantro, grapes and blueberries.

Blend 1 lemon, 1 cucumber, 1 tbs grated ginger, 1 tbs of aloe vera juice, a bunch of cilantro/parsley and ½ glass of water until smooth and drink before bedtime. This drink boosts your metabolism rate and burn fat as you sleep. Cucumber and lemon flush fat and toxins respectively, while ginger eases digestion and parsley/cilantro is rich in antioxidants.

Herbs are extremely useful and great way to heal some common ailments naturally. They require little maintenance and can be grown in a small patch of land or in containers near your windows. Herbs are less needy of nutrition than vegetables, so most soil types work well. You can use herbs to make herbal tea or any other concoction and use it in your daily cooking to a dash of freshness, color and flavor.

Spring is just around the corner (even though it still feels like winter and it’s going to snow again today…sigh.) The birds are starting...