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Nutritional Choice of the Month - January 2009: “Cilantro”
This peppery-tasting herb, popular in many Asian and Latin dishes, has several health benefits. Derived from the leaves of the coriander plant, cilantro is high in Vitamin A and Lutein. The latter benefits vision and may also protect against atherosclerosis. Always choose cilantro with the brightest green color and use it quickly before it dehydrates. Adding some chopped cilantro to a salad makes for a delicious side dish.
Did you know?.... Coriander was brought to the British colonies in North America in 1670 and was one of the first spices cultivated by early settlers.
