10/03/2021
What is Moringa and Why is it Good for Us?
By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-sellers: The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging & The Diabetes Fix
Have you ever heard of moringa? Hint: Itโs not a new Latin American dance, itโs a superfood!
Moringa Olifera is actually a superfood plant that has been used medicinally for thousands of years in India and Africa. It is also known as the drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or the ben oil tree. Moringa tree roots can grow in a variety of soils, including dried out, depleted soils. Because they are drought-resistant and can grow without rainwater, moringa trees do particularly well in harsh and dry climates.
Most all the parts of the tree are used in many traditional herbal medicines.
Moringa is rich in powerful antioxidants and other active plant compounds. Moringa comes packed with over 90 protective compounds, including isothiocyanates, flavonoids and phenolic acids.
A large number of published studies have shown that extracts of Moringa Oleifera leaves possess a wide range of healthy biological activities in our bodies. Moringa has been used to treat a large variety of diseases including:
โข inflammatory diseases
โข heart problems, including high blood pressure
โข kidney stones
โข fluid retention
โข thyroid disorders
โข low s*x drive
โข bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections
โข cancer
โข diabetes
โข anemia
โข low energy and fatigue
โข arthritis and other joint pain
โข allergies and asthma
โข constipation, stomach pains and diarrhea
โข epilepsy
โข stomach ulcers
โข chronic headaches
Moringa is considered a nutritious superfood and the leaves and pods are often eaten in India and Africa. Moringa leaves contain many vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants. One cup of fresh, chopped leaves contains protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium. Moringa is considered so nutritious that the dried leaves are often sold as a nutritional supplement. Moringa pods are especially rich in vitamin C.
You just discovered all of the amazing benefits of Moringa, includingโฆ
* 200% more protein than yogurt
* 400% more vitamin A than carrots
* 300% more potassium than bananas
* 400% more calcium than cowโs milk
* 700% more vitamin C than oranges
* 4800% more vitamin B than Kale
So why not consider to add this to your diet today? ๐