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Coriander is an herb widely used in cooking and medicine. The history of coriander begins several thousand years ago, when it was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for its healing properties.
Coriander has been used to treat many conditions such as indigestion, colitis and arthritis. In addition, it is widely used in cooking for its taste and aroma.
Today, coriander is considered one of the most popular herbs in many cuisines worldwide and is used both for its therapeutic effect and for the flavor it imparts to foods.
Nutritional value of coriander per 100g:
Energy: 23 calories
Proteins: 2.13g
Carbohydrates: 3.67g
Vegetable fibers: 2.8g
Sugars: 0.87g
Fat: 0.52 g
Saturated: 0.014g
Monounsaturated: 0.275g
Polyunsaturated: 0.04g
Phytosterols: 5mg
Metals:
Calcium: 67mg
Iron: 1.77mg
Magnesium: 26mg
Phosphorus: 48mg
Potassium: 521mg
Sodium: 46mg
Zinc: 0.5mg
Copper: 0.225mg
Manganese: 0.426mg
Selenium: 0.9mg
Vitamins:
Vitamin C: 27mg
Thiamine: 0.067mg
Riboflavin: 0.162mg
Niacin: 1.114mg
Pantothenic acid: 0.57mg
Vitamin B6: 0.149mg
Choline: 12.8mg
Vitamin A: 337mg
Carotene B: 3930mg
Carotene A: 36mg
Vitamin E: 2.5mg
Vitamin K: 310mg
Benefits to the body
- Fights cholesterol
- Ideal for diabetics
- Helps fight constipation
- Helps fight salmonella
- Helps fight bad breath
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- It has an anti-inflammatory effect
- It has an analgesic effect
- It has an antibacterial effect
- It has an antifungal effect
- It has an anti-cancer effect
- It has an anticonvulsant effect
- It has an antioxidant effect
- It has an anxiolytic effect
- It prevents urinary tract infections and prevents the formation of kidney stones
- Prevents anemia
- It helps with eye disorders
Caution
Coriander can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Sources: https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/
https://fit4art.com/el/foods/618/
https://meygeia.gr/7-ischyra-ofeli-tou-koliandrou-stin-ygeia/