Thursday, April 06, 2006

Say "Yes" to Cilantro

     Adding chopped cilantro to your salsa could help keep illness-causing bacteria to a minimum.
     Cilantro contains antibacterial compounds that may help inhibit Salmonella choleraesuis, a common culprit in food poisoning.
     The best safeguards against food-borne illness are still frequent hand washing and safe food handling practices.
     However, serving meals with a side of cilantro-seasoned salsa may be both a nutritious and protective bonus.