Egusi seed is botanically known as Citrullus Colocynthis. Although the egusi melon fruit has a similar physical appearance with watermelon, yet they are both different from each other. While watermelon reddish in color, the egusi melon pulp slightly whitish in color. Nutritional Values of Egusi …
1. Helps you to lose weight – Leafy greens are full of fiber which helps to fill you up. They are also extremely low in calories, so you can add as many as you want to your diet – and feel full without the calories. …
Moringa,
a native to parts of Africa and Asia, is the sole gnus on the flowering plant
family Moringacea. The name is derived
from murungai, the Tamil word of drumstick.
Moringa has become popular as a natural leaf powder supplement, although
the pods, roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and fruits are also edible.
It’s
used as a traditional remedy for many ailments, and here are 10 scientifically
backed health benefits of consuming the moringa leaf:
1. It’s nutrient-packed – Moringa is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It contains significant amount of vitamins A, C, and E; calcium; potassium; and protein.
2. It fights free radicals – Antioxidants fight free
radicals, molecules that cause oxidative stress, cell damage, and inflammation.
Moringa
contains antioxidants called flavonoids, polyphenols, and ascorbic acid in the
leaves, flowers, and seeds.
Studies have found that leaf extracts had higher antioxidant activity, free-radical-scavenging capacity, and higher inhibition of lipid, protein, and DNA oxidation than flowers and seeds.
This
means it prevents the damage and degradation that free radicals cause in the
cells of different organs in the body, keeping them healthy and functioning at
their best.
3. It fights inflammation – Inflammation can lead to chronic
diseases like diabetes, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease,
arthritis, and obesity. Moringa reduces inflammation by suppressing
inflammatory enzymes and proteins in the body, and moringa leaf concentrate can
significantly lower inflammation in the cells.
4. It helps reduce some diabetes symptoms – Moringa leaf powder has been effective at reducing lipid and glucose levels and regulate oxidative stress in diabetic patients, which means it lowers blood sugar and cholesterol and improves protection against cell damage.
5. It protects the cardiovascular
system – Moringa
leaf powder has heart-healthy benefits, particularly blood lipid control,
the prevention of plaque formation in the arteries, and reduced cholesterol
levels.
6. It supports brain health – Moringa supports brain health
and cognitive function because of its antioxidant and neuro-enhancer
activities. It’s also been tested as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with
favorable preliminary results.
Its
high content of vitamins E and C fight oxidation that leads to neuron
degeneration, improving brain function. It’s also able to normalize the
neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline in the brain, which
play a key role in memory, mood, organ function, responses to stimulus such as
stress and pleasure, and mental health, for example in depression and
psychosis.
7. It protects the liver – Moringa contains high
concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers that protect the liver
against oxidation, toxicity, and damage.
Moringa
can reduce liver damage and reverse oxidation in the liver. Moringa oil
can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative
stress, and increasing protein content in the liver.
The
liver is responsible for blood detoxification, bile production, fructose
metabolism, fat metabolism, and nutrient processing, and it can only fulfill
these functions with the aid of liver enzymes, so it’s vital they stay at
normal levels. For instance, lower levels of hepatic enzymes can impair its ability
to filter the blood.
8. It contains antimicrobial and
antibacterial properties – Moringa has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that fight
infections. It’s been effective against types of fungi that cause
infections on skin and strains of bacteria responsible for blood and
urinary tract infections and digestive problems.
9. It enhances wound healing – Moringa has blood-clotting
properties in its leaves, roots, and seeds that benefit wound healing and can
reduce clotting time which means it reduces the time it takes for scratches,
cuts, or wounds to stop bleeding.
10. It contains Quercetin, this powerful antioxidant may help lower pressure.
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