Greetings!

It is another beautiful day here in The Garden of Eden! As usual we have more food that we can eat and its as sustainable food as you will find anywhere!

Today in the garden I stop at the moringa plant to share with you the powerful properties of this super food which is all the rage these days from raw foodists, super foodists and such. It is one of the most if not the most nutritional dense plant on earth. People spend a LOT of money to get bags of it dried and processed, packaged in bags and shipped to their home after MANY stages of taxation and high carbon footprint.....

We just GROW it right HERE in The Garden of Eden and harvest it and eat it whenever we want!

BAM!!!

Here is the video and below I shall an extensive list of  the many benefits of consuming moringa!

1. Moringa has one of the most highest concentrations of nutrition of any plant:

Having a Moringa tree in the garden is sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of the entire household. The leaves have the highest concentration of nutrition. Moringa leaves are an excellent source of calcium and as well as many other minerals and vitamins. They are rich in minerals like potassium, iron and zinc and in Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. Moringa leaves are surprisingly rich in protein too, containing 4 times as much as an egg. 100 grams of dry Moringa leaves contain 17 times more calcium than milk and 25 times more iron than spinach. Their beta-carotene content is 10 times more than carrots.   Although most vegetable sources of protein are considered inferior to animal sources, Moringa has the advantage of containing all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.

2. Moringa lowers serum cholesterol:

Mainstream medicine is starting to recognize some of the health benefits of Moringa, one among them being its capacity to reduce cholesterol.  Moringa has been shown to reduce serum chelesterol and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Laboratory studies in rabbits have shown 50% reduction of serum cholesterol and 86% reduction of atherosclerotic plaque formation in 12 weeks of administering Moringa extract.

3. Moringa should help counteract most types of cancers:

Moringa is high in antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, it contains kaempferol, quercetin, and rhamnetin. Since cancerous growths are triggered by free radical damage at the cellular level, it is logical that Moringa should have an anti-cancer effect. Lab tests have proven that it has a beneficial action against liver, lung, ovarian and skin cancers. While more studies are being done to assess the clinical significance of these findings. Regardless of this its a wise and healthy decision to include into normal diet. Don't wait for disease to start eating healthy!

4. Moringa leaves are great at balancing blood sugar:

Eating a tablespoon of lightly toasted Moringa leaves early in the morning is a traditional herbal remedy for hyperglycemia. Recent laboratory studies using leaf powder on diabetic animals show that this is indeed helpful in regulating blood sugar. The beneficial effect is partially attributed to the fiber content, but the quercetin-3-glucoside in Moringa as well the isothiocyanates and chlorogenic acid could be playing an important role.Small-scale studies on diabetic people have shown promise with just 7 grams of Moringa leaves in powder form taken for a period of 3 months. 50 grams of fresh leaves as part of normal diet has been found to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes after the meal.

5. Moringa is great relief from rheumatoid arthritis

Moringa has immune-modulating properties that are helpful in treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Many herbal preparations for arthritis include Moringa leaves. The anti-inflammatory effect reduces the pain and swelling of the joints.

6. Moringa leaves provide sustainable healthy energy boosts: 

Our body is always using energy and requires new sources of energy just to function normally. The energy requirements of our body for the growth and repair of tissues aresustained by the nutrients we eat, though as we age, our body faces more cellular damage and becomes less efficient in the regenerative process. Energy boosters like caffeine, are common ways to get a boost, but they only provide temporary spurts. Its kinda like steroids, seems to work short term but then in long term causes detrimental results.  Also we the body will need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. Moringa has a concentration of antioxidants to reduce cellular damage. It also contains high amounts of vitamin, minerals, and most importantly, all the essential amino acids required for the repair and regeneration of tissues. This highly nutritious, wholesome food can provide sustainable energy boost.

7. Moringa reduces inflammation in the body:

The inflammatory response to injuries is a very influential part of the natural healing mechanism of the body, but chronic inflammation, probably resulting from the damage inflicted by free radicals, can have an adverse effect on our metabolic system. Heart disease and metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and diabetes are thought to be the result of chronic inflammation. Not only the leaves of Moringa, but its fruits and flowers used as a vegetable as well as the extract of its seeds, have an anti inflammatory action. 

8. Moringa is awesome for boosting the bodies immune function: 

Including Moringa leaves and fruit in the diet helps increase immunity and offers protection against seasonal ailments. In India, Moringa leaves are usually added to lentil soups during the cold and flue season to increase disease resistance. This practice is a lifesaver in poor communities where people live in crowded, unsanitary conditions with little or no access to medical facilities. Moringa leaves are part of the herbal supplement given to HIV+ve patients as an adjuvant to anti-retroviral therapy.

9. Moringa leaves are conducive to weight loss:

Eating Moringa helps with weight loss. This beneficial effect is because of many factors. Because the body is getting such high concentrations of nutrition the body has less need to store fat and water. 

10. Moringa leaves increase breast milk production:

Of all the health benefits of Moringa, this is one of the most appreciated in Indian communities, especially in economically weaker sections, because breast milk is the mainstay of infants in the first year of life. Moringa leaves toasted in a spoonful of butter would be given every day to lactating mothers as part of traditional postpartum care. If any ailments or general fatigue causes a decrease in breast milk production in the following months, Moringa leaves are added to the diet again. This ensures not only increased milk supply but good weight gain and robust health for the infant. The high calcium content of Moringa leaves could be an obvious reason for the increased breast milk production, but there could be more to it than that. For instance, the effect of calcium supplements comes nowhere near the copious milk production resulting from the use of Moringa leaves.

11. Promotes sleep and aids in relief from insomnia:

Moringa is beneficial for sleep because of the amino acid tryptophan found in large amounts in Moringa. It is essential for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the sleep cycle regulating hormone melatonin. Vitamin B6 is another necessary player in serotonin production, and Moringa has high concentrations of this also.

12. Moringa greatly reduces gastrointestinal problems:

Moringa leaves have a mild laxative effect. The high fiber content facilitates bowl movement and relieves constipation. Moringa can take care of minor digestive problems caused by gastrointestinal worms and microbes. The root extract is an herbal remedy for helminth worms.

11. Moringa root improves kidney function:

The Moringa tree is also known as horseradish tree because a spicy condiment similar to horseradish sauce can be prepared from its root. However, the active compounds found in the leaves occur in the root at much higher concentrations. The root is a diuretic and helps facilitate detoxifying which improves kidney function and urinary tract infections.  Moringa root extract is often used to get rid of kidney stones as it helps flush out excess calcium from the kidneys. Not only can it flush the stones, it can reduce the pain and inflammation too.

12. Moringa stimulates hair growth:

Because Moringa has lots of Zinc, and Vitamins A, and E, as well as the amino acids required for the production of keratin. Moringa seeds actually have very high fat content. The oil extracted from the seeds is known as Ben oil, and it forms 40% of the seed.  A unique feature of this oil is its stability and resistance to oxidation. The main component of Ben oil is a saturated fat called behenic acid, which does not become rancid on keeping, unlike most vegetable oils. This expensive oil is used in many high-quality skin and hair care products. Unfortunately the oil is very expensive, so traditional herbal remedies employ seed powder instead.  Seed powder supplys the minerals and B complex vitamins that are important for hair growth.

13. Moringa helps control eczema and psoriasis

Moringa oil and extracts have an ameliorating influence on skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Moringa oil is non-irritating and also moisturizing. It is also anti-inflammatory as I said many times. This helps control inflammation while the antiseptic effect protects the skin from secondary infections that just make the condition worse.

14. Moringa reduces blackheads and acne: 

Ben oil reduces common skin complaints such as acne and blackheads because of imbalances in oil secretion by skin glands. Because the oil is light it unclogs the pores and lifts up the dirt and debris. On top of the cleansing action of the oil, its antiseptic qualities reduce bacterial overload in the hair follicles, simultaneously  the anti-inflammatory effect prevents inflammatory acne that normally require antibiotics. Long-term use of topical antibiotics is known to cause acne flare-ups, however no such effect has been observed with regular use of Ben oil.

15. Morings reduces skin wrinkles:

The Ben oil from the seeds of the Moringa tree has a long history of being used as a skin detoxifier and wrinkle remover. The Egyptians used it in cosmetics as an anti-aging substance as early as 1400 BC. Antioxidants reduce cell damage and aging caused by free radicals and help maintain the smoothness and youthful appearance of the skin. Because the oil is light it is a natural cleanser and moisturizer without making the skin oily.

As you can see this plant is a super food and very worth including in your daily nutrition!

I truly believe nature has a solution for everything and I have found with my own extensive personal experience that by sampling living a healthy life all the common health problems simply do not exist!

As always I welcome your feedback and appreciate your support!

SteemON!