Health & Life

Unnoticed vegetable type richer in calcium than bones, sold abundantly at the market.

This particular vegetable has a unique flavor that stimulates the taste and smell senses, bringing numerous health benefits.

Administrator

9 March, 2024

The type of vegetable mentioned here is coriander. This vegetable not only has value in cuisine but also brings many wonderful health benefits.

Coriander is grown quite a lot in Vietnam. The vegetable has a characteristic flavor, a mild and pleasant aroma, and can be used raw or cooked.

Coriander and lettuce belong to the same family, but coriander has a distinctive aroma that stimulates the taste and smell. Coriander cooked in soups still retains its crispness, while lettuce quickly becomes limp when exposed to hot water, so it is often only used raw.

Coriander is delicious and has high nutritional value.

According to traditional medicine, coriander has a sweet taste, a pleasant aroma, cooling properties, and is non-toxic. This vegetable has the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting bowel movements, promoting milk production, and calming the mind…

According to modern science, coriander has high nutritional value. It contains a lot of potassium, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, beta-carotene… necessary for the body. In particular, coriander contains a lot of fiber and very few calories (100 grams only have 14 calories). This is a vegetable that is very suitable for people who want to diet or lose weight.

Coriander also contains a high amount of calcium, even higher than bone broth. One tablespoon of bone broth provides about 2mg of calcium. Meanwhile, 100 grams of coriander provides about 38mg of calcium (according to the Vietnamese food composition table).

In addition, the calcium in bone broth is inorganic calcium that is difficult to dissolve and digest, meaning that the body will have difficulty absorbing maximum calcium. The calcium in coriander is free calcium that is easily soluble and absorbed. Therefore, supplementing coriander in the diet is one of the ways to provide natural and beneficial calcium for the body. Of course, both coriander and bone broth have their own taste and nutritional value. Depending on preferences and taste, you can choose the dish you want to eat.

Coriander, with its high calcium content, is good for bones and joints. This vegetable also contains vitamin K (100 grams of coriander provides 173.6 micrograms of vitamin K), which helps increase the ability to accumulate calcium in bones, prevent osteoporosis, and make bones strong.

Vitamin A and beta-carotene in coriander have the effect of improving vision and are good for the skin.

Coriander has the ability to promote bowel movements and stimulate digestion, so people with digestive disorders, diarrhea, or stomach coldness should limit their consumption of this vegetable.

Frequently asked questions

While coriander and lettuce belong to the same family, coriander has a unique aroma that enhances taste and smell. Additionally, coriander retains its crispness when cooked in soups, whereas lettuce becomes limp when exposed to hot water.

Coriander is packed with nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and beta-carotene. It’s also a great source of fiber and has a low calorie count, making it ideal for those looking to diet or lose weight. Furthermore, coriander contains high levels of calcium, even surpassing the amount found in bone broth, which aids in bone and joint health.

According to traditional medicine, coriander has a sweet taste and a cooling nature. It is believed to clear heat, detoxify the body, promote bowel movements, increase milk production, and calm the mind.

People with digestive issues, diarrhea, or stomach coldness should consume coriander in moderation due to its ability to stimulate digestion and promote bowel movements.