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07-11-2008, 09:03 AM
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The Green That Protects Your Tummy
Any fan of Mexican food is familiar with cilantro. But here’s something you may not know about it: The pungent green could fend off gut-cramping illness.
Potent compounds in cilantro appear to be quite a match against a strain of salmonella common in food poisoning.
Bacteria Busters
When salmonella invades your gastrointestinal
tract . . . well, we won’t go into graphic detail. Suffice it to say that it can quickly spoil a summer outing! But chopping some cilantro into your pool-party salsa just might keep the dip safer, thanks to the strong antibacterial action of substances in the green. And add extra onions to your salsa for good measure. They help battle salmonella, too.
Avocado Fiesta Salsa
Ingredients
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
4 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1 lime
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork and combine with the remaining ingredients.
The Green That Protects Your Tummy
Any fan of Mexican food is familiar with cilantro. But here’s something you may not know about it: The pungent green could fend off gut-cramping illness.
Potent compounds in cilantro appear to be quite a match against a strain of salmonella common in food poisoning.
Bacteria Busters
When salmonella invades your gastrointestinal
tract . . . well, we won’t go into graphic detail. Suffice it to say that it can quickly spoil a summer outing! But chopping some cilantro into your pool-party salsa just might keep the dip safer, thanks to the strong antibacterial action of substances in the green. And add extra onions to your salsa for good measure. They help battle salmonella, too.
Avocado Fiesta Salsa
Ingredients
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
4 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1 lime
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork and combine with the remaining ingredients.