There is so much more to cilantro than just an herb used for cooking. Cilantro is also known as coriander or wansoy. Taking a shot glass of cilantro juice in the morning is a highly potent detoxifying drink.  Here’s how it works:

1) It eliminates harmful heavy metals from the body. We may not realize this, but even the fish we eat contains mercury.  When consumed as a juice (or you can just eat it straight), cilantro releases a compound that eliminates heavy metals from your tissues.

2) It is very high in antioxidants which help in rebuilding collagen and elastin in your skin, making it a great anti-aging elixir. It is also anticarcinogenic.

3) It aids in the digestive process. And it also contains calcium and lowers cholesterol.

4) Studies have shown that it is beneficial to diabetic patients by aiding in the production of insulin.

5) Cilantro has anti-inflammatory properties, plus it contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

6) It also contains antimicrobial properties that can prevent fungal, bacterial and yeast infections.

Cilantro juice is easy to make, it isn’t expensive and it is readily available in the Philippines. Just take a handful of leaves, about 1/3 of a cup, put in a blender with 1/3 cup of water, and drink it straight. You can also add cilantro leaves to your regular juicing or smoothie recipes.

There are people who do not like the taste of cilantro, but others will find this juice rather pleasing and a great morning stimulant to start off your day. It also contains chlorophyll, which not only detoxifies the body but makes you smell good, too. Nature heals, and as we move toward natural healing remedies, eating vegetables and fruit is nature’s way of keeping you healthy.