Malunggay, Miracle
Tree
Part 2
Last week I
started telling you about the Malunggay tree. I touched on its heritage and the
ways that the entire plant can be used. This week I want to pass along why the
Drumstick Tree is called the Miracle Tree.
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| English: The elongated drumstick-like pods of Moringa oleifera, that gives the tree its name - the drumstick tree. Locality: Colombia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
I try to
give you information on eating healthy whole foods and introduce you to new
food experiences. Because of this I do a lot of research and read constantly
about the health and nutritional benefits of different foods and seasonings. To
date, I can say that I have found nothing to compare to this one plant. Malunggay
is truly a miracle of nature.
Malunggay has
within its body such a mix as is found nowhere else. Here are just a few facts.
Malunggay has:
·
7x
the Vitamin C found in oranges
·
4x
the calcium of milk
·
2x
the protein of milk
·
4x
the Beta Carotene (Vitamin A) of Carrots
·
3x the Potassium of Bananas
·
3x
the Iron of Spinach
Add to the
above these facts, Malunggay contain:
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| Moringa oleifera (Photo credit: Mauricio Mercadante) |
·
90
Known nutrients
·
46
Antioxidant compounds
·
18
Amino Acids, including all 8 Essential Amino Acids
·
36
Anti-inflammatory compounds
·
A
healthy dose of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
The health benefits
of Malunggay are:
·
Reduction
of Cholesterol
·
Reduction
of Triglycerides
·
Balancing
of the bodies sugars
·
Reduction
of inflammation
·
Reduction
of Cancer risk
Not a bad
plant.
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| Moringa oleifera (Photo credit: dinesh_valke) |
I would like
to apologize to my readers for this piece. I know it is not of the caliber that
you have come to expect from me. Somewhere between waking up today and writing
this article, the world managed to suck the life out of me. I promised you the
second part today and I always keep my promises so I’ve done the best I can.
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