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Cilantro Benefits Include Cleansing Heavy Metals from the Body

The AHA! Team — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:23:17 +0000

Joy Jensen via NaturalHealth365 – Cilantro refers to the leaves of the Coriandrum sativum plant – an annual herb that offers several health benefits. It’s a popular addition to many dishes because of its delicious flavor. However, this herb is not just tasty; it’s also packed with phytonutrients, antioxidants, and essential vitamins like vitamin C, K, and A. Known for aiding in blood sugar control and fighting the production of free radicals within the body, many studies show that it can help reduce the toxic burden of heavy metals. Many everyday things contain toxic metals, including the air, water, and even our food. While your body needs trace amounts of some metals (like copper), the big concern is often getting too many metals with no biological value, like mercury or lead. Research has also highlighted cilantro’s broader health benefits, particularly its potential role in managing metabolic health. A 2023 review published in Molecules found that Coriandrum sativum polyphenols exhibit protective effects against obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes, further emphasizing its value as a functional food. Today, we’ll focus on cilantro and how to support your body’s natural detoxification process. See how cilantro targets toxins inside the human body Our bodies are regularly exposed to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, aluminum, and cadmium. Technically speaking, to be clear, aluminum is not a “heavy” metal – but, still quite harmful to human health. Unfortunately, those toxins can build up within the bones and muscle tissue. When these toxic metals reach dangerous levels, they cause chronic inflammation, poor nutrient absorption, and a variety of poor health outcomes, such as chronic fatigue and brain fog. Simply put, most holistic healthcare providers will tell you that the end result of too many metals in the body is oxidative stress – which can lead to impaired organ function, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular damage, and an increased risk of cancer. Many studies have shown that cilantro works as a natural chelating agent, helping the body eliminate toxins. Other foods that help detoxify the body include garlic, wild blueberries, lemon water, spirulina, chlorella, barley grass juice powder, and Atlantic dulse. In addition, studies show that people suffering from mercury exposure began to feel more clear minded after they consumed a significant amount of cilantro over time. Other studies have shown that cilantro helps protect the body against oxidative stress caused by lead poisoning. Please note: When dealing with any kind of toxicity issues, it’s best to work with a qualified, holistic healthcare professional. You don’t want to cause more harm than good – when starting any detoxification program. Additional protective health benefits Beyond cleansing toxic metals from the body, cilantro offers many other significant health effects. For example, this herb helps prevent damage to the heart, aids in better sleep quality, and reduces the overall risk of oxidative stress, which supports healthy cell function. It also promotes a feeling of calmness, encourages normal blood sugar, supports brain health, and, thanks to the vitamin K it contains, supports bone health. Cilantro tea is often used to support good digestive health. Plus, the nutrients – like vitamin A – boost eye health, and cilantro oil even shows promise in fighting oral forms of candida. You can enjoy cilantro’s health benefits by consuming it fresh or taking concentrated extracts. While cilantro leaves are a delicious addition to many dishes, the fresh form of this herb goes bad quickly. So, to best harness the health benefits, consume them within a couple days of purchase. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov Medicalnewstoday.com Lifeextension.com WebMD.com NIH.gov To read the original article click here.

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Cauliflower Rice with Cilantro and Lime Recipe

AHA Publisher — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:40 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – I don’t know about you, but there are lots of times when a meal just requires a side like rice to soak up flavors or set off a special dish, like my seared grass-fed steak or beef short ribs. While it tastes good, white rice has nearly no nutritional value — who needs those empty calories? That’s what makes this cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime just so good. Now, you may ask the following: Is cauliflower rice better than rice? How healthy is cauliflower rice? Does cauliflower rice taste like rice? Cauliflower rice benefits are definitely more plentiful than plain, old white rice, and while it obviously has a cauliflower flavor, it also provides a similar texture and doesn’t overpower what it’s eaten with. Plus, this cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe using nothing but healthy ingredients, making it an optimal choice for a side dish (or even main). Key Ingredients Wondering how to rice cauliflower? It’s simple: Just grate it! Grating the cauliflower gives it a texture and consistency very similar to rice but provides a heap of nutrients and vitamins. In fact, did you know that one serving of cauliflower has up to 77 percent of the vitamin C you should have in a day? That’s not all. Cauliflower rice nutrition provides all the same vitamins and minerals as the vegetable itself, while cauliflower calories rice calories are low, making it a great choice for weight control — not to mention its cancer-fighting, immune-boosting, heart-healthy benefits. When prepared with fresh lime juice and cilantro, this cauliflower rice recipe will turn you into a cauli convert. Here are the other players in this cauliflower rice recipe: Cilantro: A common herb rich in vitamins K, A, C and E, cilantro is great for detox, combatting oxidative stress and more. Garlic: Among the healthiest herbs in the world, garlic benefits immunity, brain health and more. Ghee: Full of fat-soluble vitamins, free of lactose and casein, and loaded with healthy fats, ghee can strengthen bones and digestion without the worries of conventional butter. Lime: Another vitamin C powerhouse, lime is great heart and immune health. How to Make Cauliflower Rice with Cilantro and Lime Start by melting the ghee over medium-high heat. Ghee benefits are better than butter, and I love using it for cooking because of its nutty flavor and ability to withstand high temperatures. Add in the cauliflower and minced garlic, stirring occasionally, for the next 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, add in the cauliflower and garlic mixture. Stir in the chopped cilantro, and pour in the lime juice. Mix it all up, and then add sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Then serve. This cauliflower rice with cilantro and lime is so easy to make. It pairs well with Mexican dishes, too. You could even experiment with different herbs and seasonings depending on what you’re serving it with. Plus, while it technically is a side dish, you might even want to eat it solo! Cauliflower Rice with Cilantro and Lime DESCRIPTION While it tastes good, white rice has nearly no nutritional value. This cilantro lime cauliflower rice is loaded with nutrition and flavor. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons ghee 4 cups grated cauliflower 3 garlic cloves, minced juice of one lime ½ cup chopped cilantro sea salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a large pan, melt ghee over medium high heat. Add in cauliflower and minced garlic, stirring occasionally. Cook cauliflower for 5–10 minutes, then remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, add in cauliflower mixture. Pour in lime juice and mix well. Stir in chopped cilantro. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. To read the original article click here.

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Pho Recipe — a Gut-Friendly Vietnamese Soup

AHA Publisher — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:16 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – There’s nothing like cooler weather that makes me want to cook up a big batch of soup and spend a cozy evening in with family and friends. Especially one that involves bone broth, grass-fed beef and immune-boosting herbs and vegetables. That’s right, I’m talking about this pho recipe, which will warm you up, aid your gut health, support your immune system during these cold winter months and is downright tasty. What Is Pho? Pho or phở originated in Vietnam in the early 20th century and has probably been around even longer, although there is poor documentation of the recipe until the last 90 years. It is thought that the French occupying the region in northern Vietnam and neighboring Chinese traditions both influenced the popular broth that we know today. After the Geneva Accords, which required Vietnam to split into two in 1954, many northern Vietnamese migrated south and brought their Vietnamese soup along with them. (1) Southern Vietnam was much more liberal with their pho soup and introduced garnishes like cilantro, lime, bean sprouts and Thai basil. How do you pronounce pho? The same you would ‘duh’! Is Pho Healthy? I would argue, absolutely. Not only are the benefits of bone broth numerous, including digestive repair, skin and joint health, but adding in healing spices and herbs boosts the benefits even more. Grass-fed beef boasts benefits of CLA, omega 3 fatty acids and is free of all hormones and antibiotics. Instead of traditional white rice noodles used in pho, I incorporated zucchini noodles, which have high anti-inflammatory properties and are high in vitamin C. (You can also opt for gluten-free brown rice noodles.) Toppings for the pho include cilantro, which helps rid the body of heavy metals, and Thai basil, which boosts immunity and contains natural antioxidant properties. Mint leaves aid in digestion and give a refreshingly cool flavor to the broth. Green onions give a mild, pungent kick and also add in antiviral and antibacterial properties to your pho soup recipe. Bean sprouts add a crunch, and since they are sprouted, are easy to digest, and you can absorb the nutrients within them much easier. Lastly, I added organic sriracha sauce to give it an extra kick and coconut aminos with beneficial enzymes, minerals and other healthy elements. So now you’re wondering how to make this pho recipe. Traditional bone broth can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to prepare, so if you’re using homemade, give yourself a day or two to get your pho broth ready. Otherwise, find a high-quality bone broth made from organic meat and vegetables to add to your pho ingredients. This pho recipe is easier to make than you think, so don’t be afraid to dive in! How to Make Pho First, take the bone broth and add it to a large stock pot. Add in onions, carrots, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamon pods, coriander seeds and coconut aminos and bring it to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat so that the broth will simmer for 30 minutes. While the broth is simmering, go ahead and spiralize your zucchini into noodles or “zoodles.” Chop up your herbs and vegetables and set aside. Slice your sirloin steak into very thin slices, about one-fourth of an inch. Place the steak slices back in the refrigerator to keep them cold until the broth is ready. After the broth has simmered, strain out the solids and discard them. Return the broth to the stove top and keep piping hot until ready to serve. Now you’re going to assemble your pho soup bowls. First, add in a handful of zucchini noodles to the bottom of the bowl. Pour in a cup or two of bone broth over the noodles and quickly add 5–6 raw beef slices and watch them begin to cook through in the piping hot broth. Top off your pho with cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts, mint, Thai basil, organic sriracha and more coconut aminos, if desired. This pho recipe is so soothing, warming and nourishing. You’ll want to make this again and again in the upcoming winter months! Pho Recipe — a Gut-Friendly Vietnamese Soup DESCRIPTION There’s nothing like cooler weather that makes me want to cook up a big batch of soup and spend a cozy evening in with family and friends. Especially one that involves bone broth, grass-fed beef and immune-boosting herbs and vegetables. INGREDIENTS For the broth: 6 cups beef bone broth 2 onions, peeled and halved 4–5 whole carrots, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks 8 star anise 5 cardamon pods 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 tablespoons coconut aminos Toppings: ½ pound sirloin steak, sliced into ¼ inch pieces 1 pound zucchini, spiralized 1 cup bean sprouts ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup Thai basil leaves ¼ cup mint leaves Organic sriracha, to taste Coconut aminos, to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a large stock pot, add in beef bone broth, onion, carrots, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamon pods, coriander seeds and coconut aminos. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let broth simmer for 30 minutes. Place zucchini into a spiralizer and spiralize into noodles. Set aside. Slice beef into very thin slices, about ¼ inch thick. Keep beef slices in the refrigerator to keep cold until ready to add to the broth. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Return the broth to the stove to keep warm. In four soup bowls, prepare each serving by adding in zucchini noodles to the bottom. Top with pho broth and add in 5–6 raw beef slices. Top each bowl with desired amount of herbs, vegetables, sriracha and coconut aminos. Serve immediately. To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Axe click here.

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Energizing Green Basil Smoothie and 4 Herbs to Grow This Summer

AHA Publisher — Sun, 31 May 2020 07:00:07 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Whether you’re planting an entire garden, a few containers, or even just a couple small pots in a sunny window, you can make a difference in your health and cuisine this summer. Herbs are easy to grow and have potent nutrients. Here are 4 herbs to grow this summer and 1 delicious energizing green basil smoothie recipe. Why take the time to grow your own herbs? First, it is much more cost-effective to grow than buy fresh herbs. Second, herbs contain amazing antioxidants and phytochemicals that impact your health – and you can add them every day. Third, food and drink recipes are taken to the next level of flavor with fresh herbs. This summer, get your hands dirty, enjoy all the health benefits of gardening, and delight your taste buds and whole-body health with these herbs. Energizing Green Basil Keto Smoothie 8 ounces brewed green tea OR 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned, full fat) 1/2-1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 lemon, zested & juiced 1/4 cup blueberries (or any kind berries) Erythritol or stevia, to taste Water and Ice as needed for desired consistency (water needed Optional: 1 scoop MCT Oil Powder Optional: 1 scoop hydrolyzed collagen Optional: 1 scoop green fermented supremefood Instructions: Place all ingredients except erythritol/stevia, water, and ice in a blender. Process until smooth. Add sweetener to taste. Add ice and process until at desired consistency. Enjoy the energy! Nutrition Info without optional supplemental powders for an Energizing Snack: 115 calories, 10 gm fat, 4 gm net carbs (6 grams carbs, 2 gm fiber), 2 gm protein (78% calories from fat) Nutrition Info WITH optional supplemental powders for an Energizing Meal: 299 calories, 23 gm fat, 4 gm net carbs (11 grams carbs, 7 gm fiber), 19 gm protein (69% calories from fat) Energizing Green Smoothie Nutrients How is this smoothie energizing? It’s no secret that caffeine, even small amounts, can boost energy. It boosts your brain’s function, your physical strength and reaction time, and your perception of fatigue. In this smoothie, the caffeine comes from green tea. Green tea is packed with amazing nutrients and antioxidants. They can: Inhibit the growth of cancer cells in lab studies. High consumption of the drink has been associated with a 90% reduced risk of breast cancer in women. Repair and protecting cells, especially in the brain. In fact, in mice induced with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, it helped to protect brain cells from dying, as well as ‘rescuing’ already damaged neurons in the brain, a phenomenon called neurorescue or neurorestoration. Provide antibacterial properties that promote oral health. Exhibit protective effects on eye cels for up to 20 hours after consumption. This has led many experts to believe it may have a role in reducing diseases of the eye and glaucoma. Help our bodies oxidize and burn fat. Multiple studies have shown an increase in metabolic rates, weight loss, decreased waistline and fat loss with consistent green tea ingestion. Read all about the amazing benefits of green tea here. 4 Herbs to Grow This Summer Beyond green tea, this smoothie gains great nutrition and flavor from basil. It’s one of our four herbs to grow this summer. While many other herbs are also great for health, try these to start: 1. Basil for Great Health First, basil is a superstar of nutrition among herbs. It: Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress: Basil’s flavonoids, especially orientin and vicenin, are phytonutrients that protect cell structures from radiation and oxygen-based damage (free radicals/oxidative stress). And eugenol, one of basil’s volatile oils, works to block the inflammatory activity of an enzyme (cyclooxygenase) in the body. Improves blood flow: Basil’s vitamin A and magnesium can improve blood flow. Leafy greens like basil keep your artery walls strong and clear of plagues. Then, the magnesium in basil prompts muscles and blood vessels to relax, which improves blood flow out of the heart and throughout the body. All of your organs and tissues, including skin need good blood flow to function their best. 2. Oregano, a Potent Antibacterial Agent and Medicinal Oregano is actually part of the mint family. It can also impact health in many ways. It: Has antibacterial properties. Its phytochemicals, thymol, and carvacrol fight infections and bacteria. Meanwhile, its antioxidants help reduce and prevent cell damage. Is a potent medicinal when used as an essential oil. It is considered a “hot oil,” and must be diluted correctly for topical use. When used, it’s known to fight sore throats, poor digestion, nasal congestion and colds, herpes cold sores, and potentially joint pain. 3. Cilantro for Brain and Blood Sugar Health Known as a wonderful flavor agent when added to Mexican, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, cilantro is versatile and great for your body. Interestingly, the seeds of cilantro are known as coriander, and the leaves are called cilantro. How can it affect your health? Cilantro is one of four herbs to grow this summer because it can: Reduce high blood sugars and the risk of type 2 diabetes: Amazingly, cilantro has been shown to increase an enzyme in the body that removes sugar from the blood. It’s so potent that those taking blood sugar medication, or those who are at risk of low blood sugars, need to use some caution when eating it (1, 2). Promote brain health: Brain ailments associated with inflammation may also benefit from cilantro intake. One animal study found that coriander extract exhibited protection against damage to nerve cells following seizures. Another concluded that it may improve memory in those suffering from degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s (3, 4). 4. Peppermint in Folk Medicine and Aromatherapy For centuries, peppermint has been used in folk medicine and aromatherapy. It has been shown to: Improve pain management associated with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS: It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the colon, which relieves pain. It may also reduce bloating and other digestive symptoms (5, 6, 7). When used in aromatherapy, peppermint may help fight nausea. Lastly, it’s known to fight oral bacteria and bad breath. What About the Optional Add-Ons? As you know, MCT oil powder, hydrolyzed collagen, and fermented greens contain very important nutrients for health in the Keto Zone. Their healthy fats, proteins, and vegetables promote health and support immune function. However, we also know it’s a very difficult time for many readers financially. We are dedicated to offering great, nourishing recipes and great health information whether or not you can buy these ingredients at this time. If you have them or can get them, yes, add them in for full benefits. And if not, keep going strong! We are here for you. You can use many healthy foods and even free immune-boosting habits to stay healthy. Bottom Line Ready for a flavorful, savory, energizing green smoothie? We know you are! Try our recipe, and consider growing your own herbs this summer. And let us know, did you enjoy the smoothie? What are your favorite herbs to grow this summer? To read the original article click here. 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New Study Explains the Molecular Mechanism for the Therapeutic Effects of Cilantro

AHA Publisher — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:00:21 +0000

University of California – Irvine via Science Daily – Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now, many of the underlying mechanisms of how the herbs worked remained unknown. In a new study, researchers uncovered the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases. To read the original article click here.

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