What is moringa| How to consume it for weight loss and treat hormonal issues??



Moringa which is also known as Drumsticks. It is a plant which have millions of benefits in it. It is also called the miracle plant as every part of this plant whether it is roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, bark or branches. Every part of this plant can be used in different ways to solve our different problems. 


So, before talking about how to consume it for weight loss and for hormonal issues, lets talk about about some properties of it.

PROPERTIES OF MORINGA/ DRUMSTICKS.

1. It have 46 power full antioxidants.
2. It tastes pungent or slightly bitter.
3. It is warm in nature.
4. It is slightly dry. 
5. Balances and control Kapha and Vata. 
May increase Pitta in the body

Mainly as it is warm in nature, one should consume it in winters. Can consume in summer too but in a small amount. 

Now lets see the nutritious facts about the moringa.

NUTRITIOUS FACTS OF MORINGA

You can consume it in 2 ways, one in powdered form which is available in market or purely in the form of leaves if available nearby.

If consuming moringa powder

Calories: 9 
Carbs: 1g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0.1g

If consuming raw leaves of moringa

Calories:25
Carbs:4g
Protein:2g
Fat:1g

Micro- nutrients of moringa are:

1. High in calcium
2. high in Iron
3. Vitamin A, K,C and B 
4. High in magnesium 
5. High in potassium 
6. High in zinc 
7. High in phosphorus

It is very popular now-a-days and also easily available in India. You can also grow its plant at home.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA

1. Treat anemia in females
2. Good for bones and joints
3. Control stress, anxiety, hypertension.
4. Treat digestive disorder.
5. Boosts energy and improves immunity.
6. Very good for skin issues.
7. Hormonal balances.
8. Natural fat burner.
9. Reduces muscle cramps.
10. weight loss.

There are many questions related to moringa, but the main questions are:

How much to consume??



One who is starting taking it should start from small amount like half table spoon or 2 leaves.

After having experience you can increase or decrease the amount according to your preferences. 

(It is warm in nature so start from half table spoon.) 

How to consume it??

You can consume it with water like a tea.
 


Bus you are here because you are just starting consuming it, don't consume it like a tea or in any direct way because it  may not suit you.  

You can add it with your smoothies, juices or in your roti(chapati).




Which is the best time to consume it??



The best time to consume it is in your breakfast. It will help to metabolism your food, if having it for weight loss and hormonal issues.


If having hypertension or insomnia than you can consume it in form of tea at night (only if you have tried it and you know that you are not having any side effect).

(I am still trying moringa as my experience was normal. It didn't effect me in any harm full ways. I will also write an article about the experience as I am doing it for PCOD and weight loss.)
 


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