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Indian Herb is a Superfood
Goji berries, acai, matcha, spirulina, wheatgrass....all have received the label of "superfood". Essentially because a little goes a long way toward your health and longevity. Small amounts of superfoods in your daily diet give you a host of benefits from increased energy to a healthier heart to cancer prevention. They also supply a hefty dose of vitamins and minerals craved by our cells.
I want to tell you about an herb that you may have heard of growing up in India....without knowing it's potency. The Indian herb, Moringa, has now joined the family of superfoods. In fact, it has surpassed that status and is commonly referred to as a miracle herb. Moringa leaves are packed with essential amino acids and impressive amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and natural plant compounds, which naturally translate to protection against toxins and disease.
When you take a look at what moringa offers in the way of nutrition, you may be surprised. The unique collection of nutrients contained in the leaves is a good start, even when compared with some of the healthiest foods you can eat. According to Nutritionfacts.org, in 100 grams or 1 cup of moringa leaves you get:
“More iron than spinach (5.3-28.2 mg versus 2.7 mg in spinach), more vitamin C than oranges (120-220 mg versus 69.7 mg per orange), and more potassium than bananas (1324 mg versus 422 mg per banana).”3
In case you didn’t feel like doing the math, that’s 25 times more iron than spinach, 12 times more vitamin C than oranges (a whopping 157 percent of your daily requirement) and 15 times more potassium when compared to bananas. If that’s not enough, there’s also nine times more protein than yogurt, 17 times more protein compared to milk and 10 times the vitamin A of carrots. In addition, Healthline notes that one cup of moringa leaves contains 19 percent of the RDA in vitamin B6. Beta-carotenes in moringa also include the powerhouse quercetin, which may help lower your blood pressure, and chlorogenic acid, which research indicates may help balance blood sugar after meals.
One of the compounds in moringa leaves is isothiocyanates, also found in vegetables like arugula, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, watercress, broccoli and horseradish, all known to dramatically lower breast and colorectal cancer risks, as well as help prevent weight gain and insulin resistance, according to animal studies.
Inflammation can reveal the basis for a number of serious conditions, but studies also show that moringa is effective in relieving it. Moringa also has a positive effect on optimizing cholesterol levels.
In one serving of Moringa Oleifera leaves, you can find:
22% daily value of Vitamin C 41% daily value of Potassium 61% daily value of Magnesium 71% daily value of Iron 125% daily value of Calcium 272% daily value of Vitamin A
And: 92 Nutrients 46 Antioxidants 36 Anti-Inflammatories 18 Amino Acids, 9 Essential Amino Acids
Here are more Moringa benefits:
Boosts energy levels Improved digestion Improved immune system function Improved mood Lower blood pressure Protects the stomach lining Treats stomach ulcers Plus many more!
Are you convinced you need to start taking Moringa? One can take moringa daily (except during pregnancy). It's best to purchase the powder form which you can add to drinks and smoothies. Purchase a high-quality, RAW, unprocessed, organic supplement from a trusted brand. You don't want to ingest pesticides and chemicals with this superfood. Though some Indian stores do sell moringa, I don't trust the quality, especially Organic India (products have shown to be inferior quality).
Email your questions to me at info@vedichealth.org.
To your good health and long life! Hari Om !
