Quinoa Salad Dressing

I use this salad dressing on quinoa and salad greens. It is absolutely delicious!!!

This recipe is for 1 cup of cooked quinoa. Use organic/non gmo ingredients when possible 🙂

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• approx. 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 large crushed garlic
• squeeze of fresh lemon
• half teaspoon dijon mustard

Tossed with tomatoes, feta, fresh basil and cilantro.

Some interesting information on the health benefits of cilantro. I have also read that cilantro is very good for clearing out and detoxing metals out of our body.

Information resourced from: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-cilantro/

Toxic Metal Cleansing

Cilantro is most often cited as being effective for toxic metal cleansing and rightfully so, this herb is a powerful, natural cleansing agent. The chemical compounds in cilantro bind to toxic metals and loosen them from the tissue. Many people suffering from mercury exposure report a reduction in the often-cited feeling of disorientation after consuming large and regular amounts of cilantro over an extended period. ^[1]

Other Benefits of Cilantro

• May be able to help prevent cardiovascular damage. ^[2]
• The School of Life Science in Tamil Nadu, India noted, after researching the activity of cilantro leaves and stem, “if used in cuisine would be a remedy for diabetes.” ^[3]
• Strong antioxidant activity. ^[4]
• Has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects. ^[5]
• May help improve sleep quality. ^[6]
• Has been examined and described to have a blood-sugar lowering effect. ^[7]
• Cilantro seed oil possess antioxidative properties, consumption may decrease oxidative stress. ^[8]
• Research conducted by The Dental School of Piracicaba in Brazil found cilantro oil to be a new natural fungal cleansing formulation opportunity. ^[9]
• Demonstrated activity against several types of harmful organisms. ^{[10] [11]}

James A. Duke, Ph.D., a former botanist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and author of The CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, has praised the digestive-system-promoting benefits of cilantro and recommends drinking a cup of the tea made from a handful of the leaves, when experiencing any form of stomach discomfort.

Thanks for reading!

Jillian