Cilantro

Perfect Portion: Eat as much as you would like.

• Very low glycemic load
• beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants, especially the flavonoid quercetin.  
• good source of dietary fiber and iron, magnesium and manganese.
• natural anti-inflammatory and helps to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
• contains an antibacterial compound, dodecenal, that has shown to be a safe, natural means of fighting salmonella.
• helps to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL).
• assist the digestive system in the production of digestive enzymes.
good quantities of an alcohol known as borneol that is capable of destroying viruses and germs that cause colds.
• ability to help control blood sugar and fight inflammation. 
• The antioxidants found in cilantro help reduce free radical damage from exposure to sunlight. Research shows that daily use of cilantro helps in preventing skin cancer.