Cilantro looks very similar to parsley, but the smell… the smell, and especially the taste of cilantro, is unmistakable. When I first tried this curly twin of parsley – because, to me, they look exactly the same, and I had bought cilantro by mistake, confusing it with parsley – I was, to put it mildly, thoroughly puzzled by its very sharp and completely unfamiliar taste. But after learning more about its beneficial properties, I reconsidered my attitude towards it and now buy it periodically, enjoying it with pleasure — after all, you quickly get accustomed to good things.

So today, let us take a closer look at the composition and health benefits of cilantro. It contains minerals and trace elements that are essential for us, such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium. There are also plenty of vitamins, because this robust sister of parsley is brimming with them, including vitamins A, E, and K, as well as B vitamins. Plus fibre, essential oils, and antioxidants — in short, the full set!

All these components make cilantro effective in helping to lower blood pressure. It also strengthens bones, reduces swelling, improves digestion, prevents various types of allergies, promotes proper liver function, and has a positive effect on vision. And that’s not to mention the fact that this aromatic herb, like the previous two, is simply indispensable for healthy weight loss. Minimal calories, maximum benefits!

On that optimistic note, I conclude today’s review and wish us all vigour, health, and longevity – and with such wonderful ingredients in our diet, achieving all this will not only be easy, but also delicious and enjoyable.