Nutritional value of coriander
Coriander contains minerals such as protein, volatile oil, vitamin C, carotene, vitamin B2, dietary fiber, calcium and iron. The special aroma, rich vitamins and dietary fiber in coriander have the functions of improving taste, removing fishy smell, stimulating appetite, promoting digestion and strengthening stomach.
The content of iron in coriander is seven times that of tomato, which is equivalent to that of sesame. It can supplement the constitution and prevent and improve the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia.
The content of vitamin C in coriander is higher than that in ordinary vegetables, which has the functions of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial and enhancing the body's immunity. Eating coriander has an auxiliary effect on the prevention and treatment of general respiratory tract infection.
Coriander is rich in vitamin B2, which is equivalent to that in milk. It can relieve the symptoms of angular stomatitis, conjunctivitis, bursitis and fatigue caused by vitamin B2 deficiency.
The benefits of eating coriander
1, spleen and appetite
The fragrance of coriander is unique. After eating coriander, it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote intestinal digestive function and increase appetite, which is very good for people with poor appetite and loss of appetite.
2, detoxification and kidney protection
Regular consumption of coriander can remove harmful substances from the blood, inhibit the accumulation of lead in the body and kidneys, and help the body discharge lead. At the same time, coriander has diuretic effect, which can prevent bladder inflammation and protect kidney health.
3, moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels
The dietary fiber content in coriander is very high. After eating, it can absorb a lot of water, swell in the stomach, increase the humidity of food, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, and promote the excretion of food residues. It is suitable for constipation patients and can moisten and relax the stomach.
4. Protect liver and improve eyesight
What are the benefits of eating coriander? The content of vitamin A in coriander is also high. Vitamin A is an important part of liver and retina. Eating coriander can promote the synthesis of rhodopsin, alleviate the aging of liver cells and protect the liver and eyes.
5. Treat colds
People who are strong, healthy and occasionally catch a cold can use it to treat colds. There is also a sharp decrease in vitamin C in white blood cells due to body infection when children catch a cold, and vitamin C can improve sterilization ability, so eating coriander at this time is also of great benefit to resist children's colds.
Precautions for eating coriander
1, coriander is good, don't eat too much, just use it as a condiment.
2. Coriander should not be eaten raw. Eating oxalic acid raw will reduce its calcium absorption and reduce its nutritional value.
3, coriander is also an allergic substance, and people with allergies need to do an allergy test before eating.
4. People suffering from bad breath, body odor, severe dental caries, gastric ulcer and sores should eat less parsley. In addition, parsley is warm, and those who have been exposed to measles or not are not suitable for eating.
5, coriander has the disadvantages of damaging people's spirit and being unfavorable to the eyes, so you can't eat more and eat for a long time.
6, eat more or eat coriander for a long time, it will consume gas and damage the spirit, and then cause or aggravate qi deficiency. For those who are usually spontaneous sweating, fatigue, burnout and prone to colds, especially pregnant women can't eat coriander.
7, suffering from exogenous wind and cold, rectocele and loss of appetite, especially for children with measles.