The Miracle Tree: Unveiling Moringa's Superior Health Benefits

Curious about how Moringa outshines even the most celebrated superfoods? Join us in this episode of "Am I There Yet? Nutrition and Wellness," where we unravel the extraordinary benefits of Moringa, often called the "miracle tree." Discover how it surpasses kale with twice the protein, four times the calcium, and six times the iron. We discuss Moringa's impressive role in combating iron deficiency anemia more effectively than traditional supplements and its potential in managing diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels. Learn how this powerhouse plant promotes heart health by reducing cholesterol and inflammation and supports digestion with its high fiber content, lowering the risk of stroke. We also emphasize its anti-inflammatory properties and complete essential amino acid profile, making it an indispensable addition to any diet.

We then dive into a compelling comparison between Moringa, Spirulina, and Matcha. Uncover why Moringa's rich antioxidant properties make it a top choice for natural inflammation remedies and skin health, while Spirulina excels in digestive health benefits. We highlight Moringa's nutritional edge over Matcha, showcasing its superior protein, fiber, and vitamin levels, as well as its caffeine-free nature. Whether you're a Moringa newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, we've got tips on blending it with ginger and fruits to enhance its earthy flavor, making it a delightful and nutritious component of your wellness journey. Tune in and elevate your nutrition game with the insights from this episode!

Chapters

• 0:38 Benefits of Moringa in Nutrition
• 15:11 Comparing Moringa, Spirulina, and Matcha

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:39

Welcome to a new episode of Am I there Yet? Nutrition and Wellness. And I've been asked for a few times now about Moringa. I use Moringa a lot, I have a Moringa shot, I have Moringa tea. I advocate for Moringa. I use Moringa a lot, I have a Moringa shot, I have Moringa tea. I advocate for Moringa. And people keep asking for information on Moringa, which sometimes I find very surprising, so I decided to do an entire podcast on Moringa.

Speaker 1: 1:10

So what Moringa is called the nickname for it is a miracle tree, and the fact is it's not as popular as, say, kale or spirulina, but it's growing in popularity because of people like myself who are advocating for it. But this is a herb that has been used for thousands of years. It's loaded in nutrients that can revitalize your body and your mind, and so I'm going to discuss a few things as why you should try Moringa. Yes, it's something you can consume daily. I'm going to do some comparisons. I'm going to talk about the uses. I'm going to compare it to spirulina that people are more familiar with spirulina. I'm also going to do some comparisons with matcha, since a lot of people are familiar with matcha, so let's get into it. So first we're gonna go about. Talk about some of the good points. It's a leafy green herb and you can use the leaves, the pods, the oil, the roots. It's a complete source. So you just choose the ones that work for you and you move along. So one first thing Moringa is more nutrient dense than kale. Now you can't eat it like you would kale, because kale is a vegetable. You saute it, you chop up the baby ones, put it in a salad. Moringa is something you add to your main preparation. But the bottom line is is it is more nutrient dense than kale. It's. It has two times and this is proven two times the protein that you would find in kale. It has four times the calcium that you would find in kale and six times the iron, like you would find in kale. So you could have a shake with your Moringa and get so much more benefit than eating a huge bowl of kale. So, and as it compares to kale, it has quite a few other nutrients and that has been shown in tests to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. You know various studies to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer in various studies.

Speaker 1: 4:17

Moringa 2. Let's move on to Moringa is the perfect solution for iron deficiency, anemia. It could be more effective than taking traditional iron supplements to reduce your iron deficiency. And what is anemia? First thing, what is anemia? Anemia is a deficiency from iron which occurs when the body cannot produce enough healthy blood cells to transport oxygen to the organs in the body. So you see how important iron is to your body, and Moringo is a more efficient solution and could be actually more effective than traditional iron supplements that you would take. Three, third point there have been studies conducted that indicate that Moringa may help prevent and control diabetes. How it does this is that Moringa has been found to effectively control blood sugar levels, which may help increase glucose tolerance.

Speaker 1: 5:43

Four moringa is heart healthy, and protecting our heart is essential to our health, and moringa has exactly what the heart needs. It has antioxidant compounds that help eliminate free radicals that damage your veins and your arteries, and it will help to reduce your cholesterol and inflammation to maintain healthy circulation. Now I've said this before and I think I need to drive it home the presence of cholesterol is comparable to the levels of inflammation you have in your body. So drinking Moringa and taking Moringa helps to reduce that inflammation and hence it reduces the cholesterol levels, that inflammation, and hence it reduces the cholesterol levels. Moringa is also a source of fiber, because it has a compound that promotes healthy bowel movement, and so that also helps to lower cholesterol and so lowers your risk of a stroke. As a matter of fact, one teaspoon of Moringa powder can provide you with around 10% of the daily recommended amount of fiber. So you know you're eating stuff, but in your morning drink you put a little Moringa. In Number five, and I just discussed this.

Speaker 1: 7:16

Moringa reduces inflammation in the body, and inflammation in the body is one of the silent killers that there is. People associate just pain and swelling with inflammation, but inflammation in your arteries is what then increase your cholesterol levels and put you at a risk for heart disease. So moringa is one of the strongest natural anti-inflammatory items you can find inflammatory items you can find because it has over 40 antioxidants and two dozen other anti-inflammatory compounds. It helps to and, with the inflammation issue solved, it will help to prevent oxidative stress and ultimately damage to your organs. So that's your inflammation. We're just going through some points and you know we have you know our episodes are what 20 minutes. So we're going through this fast and we'll continue to build on the subject.

Speaker 1: 8:44

Moringa is also an excellent source of protein. Excellent, excellent source of protein. Excellent source of protein, that is, it is made up of amino acids, some of which your body produces naturally, and nine essential amino acids you need to consume in your diet. Moringa contains all nine essential amino acids and, in total, protein content is around 26% for moringa. So when you take one dose of moringa, 26% of that moringa dose is protein, is protein, and so we find that, because of all this, moringa is so versatile.

Speaker 1: 9:43

You can put it in your drink, you can make a tea there's so many things you know and for people who are picky eaters, then then you might find the earthy taste a bit off-putting, but blending it with ginger and your other fruits works. Take it from me For those of you who've had my Moringa Blast Wellness Shot, you can see that the other fruit, the green apples, etc. The cucumber that's blended into that shot helps to make it more palatable, and people tend to be very surprised when they taste the Moringa Blast and they're like, oh, this is good. Taste the moringa blast and they're like, oh, this is good. So let's go down the list of things that research have proven as it relates to moringa.

Speaker 1: 10:46

It has potential effects against diabetes. Reduces cholesterol, healing wound if you have a wound, you consume a Moringa, your wounds heal faster. It helps to control hypertension. Anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory can't stress that enough anti-tumor power, which that is cancer prevention. And it's a protector of the stomach and it helps to regulate heartburn and stomach alkalinity. It protects the liver and it's a general pain relief which works because if it's reducing inflammation and all those things, it's gonna reduce the pain in your body.

Speaker 1: 11:45

So what are some of the precautions? Moringa doesn't have a lot of side effects. But I'll just tell you some of the contradictions, because one of the things I love to stress is that, yes, you use natural remedies, but you need to be aware of the use of natural remedies, because some of us are taking other medication. Some of us have natural things going on in our bodies that could contradict the positive effect of the herbs is that could contradict the positive effect of the herbs. So one of the things as usual not recommended for pregnant women, especially if it has the root or the bark of the plant.

Speaker 1: 12:28

If you're currently on blood pressure or blood sugar medications, you can be piling in the Moringa sugar medications. You can't be piling in the moringa. That's us, that's it, that that's something that you would have to then take in small doses and as your situation improves then you can increase the usage of moringa, which helps preventative and curative. But if you're taking a certain amount of blood pressure or diabetic or blood sugar, if you take some particular dose of blood sugar medication and blood pressure medication, you cannot be taking the same dosage of Moringa as somebody per se who is not on that medication. There are some people that have been shown if they overdo it they might have nausea or a little diarrhea, but that is in large doses you're overdoing it. If that ever happens, that mean you're overdoing it and you need to pull back. You know like, yeah, slow it down. So let us move on Now.

Speaker 1: 13:45

Everyone has heard about spirulina over the years. Now, personally, I can tell you I would. I tried. But spirulina is from the sea and so sometimes I taste the sea and I don't want to taste the sea, so I tend to not take spirulina. So when I discovered the power of moringa, I was so happy.

Speaker 1: 14:10

So we're going to do a comparison with spirulina and let's see how it works. Okay, and this is proven. So spirulina contains a higher amount of protein than moringa. However, mora has more vitamin A than spirulina, so it makes it complementary if you're taking it together as part of an overall balanced diet plan, including chlorophyll, while Moringa provides an antioxidant boost as well, but with more minerals and more vitamins. So that's a decision you have to make.

Speaker 1: 15:11

Moringa, however, is usually preferred by those seeking natural remedies for inflammation, allergies or skin condition because of the potent antioxidant features. So you know, moringa can act as a natural protection against external factors like environmental pollution and the stresses of everyday life. For those who struggle with digestive issues such as bloating or digestive imbalance, spirulina has a cleansing effect which might do wonders compared to moringa, effect which might do wonders compared to moringa. Moringa protects, but spirulina has a cleansing effect which you know it makes you go to the toilet, which some people prefer. When compared to each other, though, spirulina and moringa are both very nutrient dense sources of plant-based protein, but moringa is an excellent source of iron which, without being as high in calories as spirulina. You heard that Spirulina and Moringa are both very nutrient-dense sources of plant-based protein, but Moringa is an excellent source of iron without being as high in calories as Spirulina it contains approximately 4 calories per gram, which is more than moringa that, that is, one to two calories per gram. So, in conclusion, when you compare spirulina and moringa, they both offer valuable nutrition, whether taken separately or combined together. So you can consider adding either of these, but I'm going to encourage you with the moringa, especially if you're listening to me.

Speaker 1: 17:16

Here in texan cagos we have moringa trees that grow wild, you know, take advantage of that. I have somebody who's sitting across in front of me here listening on this recording and she's like what's spirulina? Well, spirulina is a blue-green algae that has been used in traditional diets over the world for centuries, just as Moringa has been doing. It's high in protein and B vitamins. It's usually sold in powder form so you can add it to shakes or smoothies. Sold in powder form, so you can add it to shakes or smoothies. It has essential fatty acids and minerals like iron and calcium and zinc, and it has been proven to boost beneficial for the immune system support, you know, as well as digestion for the detoxifying effects.

Speaker 1: 18:13

It will send you to the toilet, but I personally the taste of it takes getting used to and I never did. I would buy spirulina and it would be in the fridge and I just look at it every time and I'm like no, no. And so that's how I came to Moringainga. And so it could be. If you can't stand that fishy taste to me it's a fishy taste. Moringa is better for, it's better for you, and spirulina tends to not blend well. Like you put it in a shake and it's just there. Like you know, moringa tells it will dissolve in. You know, dissolve it will go, but spirulina just stands solid, man. So that's just, that's just mine, that's just my issue, not your issue.

Speaker 1: 19:08

Last but not least, we are going to discuss matcha, because we all, over the years, we matcha, matcha and they're both nutritional powerhouses. But let's see how they compare to each other. So let's discuss protein content and amino acids. When it comes to protein content and amino acids, Moringa takes the lead over Matcha. Moringa is a plant based source due to its high protein content and the presence of 18 amino acids, including all nine essential amino acids. Remember that. I said that earlier. So that makes it a better choice for individuals following a vegetarian or a vegan diet, as those aim to increase their protein intake. On the other hand, matcha does contain some protein amino acids, including the L-thiamine not quite match the protein power of Moringa. Then we have to take a look at things like fiber. Moringa pulls out a head of matcha in this instance because it has a higher fiber content and so it promotes a feeling of fullness which assists you when you're watching your weight, etc.

Speaker 1: 21:04

When it comes to antioxidants, both moringa and matcha have been shown as good sources. In this instance, matcha stands out because it has what they call catechins sorry for my pronunciation, but these catechins which is believed to possess potent cancer-fighting properties, on the other hand, potent cancer fighting properties, on the other hand, moringa offers a variety of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, beta carotene, curicin and chlorogenic acid, which also contribute to lowering blood sugar levels and helps with fighting cancer. With fighting cancer, then you have, when you're looking at your vitamin and your mineral intake. In this instance, moringa truly shines, matcha cannot it really there's no really comparison here, because the amount of vitamin A and C and calcium and iron, the notable quantities of potassium, magnesium and zinc found in Moringa, matcha just can't compare. If you're just going to look at the general vitamins and minerals that you're looking for, moringa just shines. When it comes on to nutrition, moringa surpasses matcha in terms of vitamin and mineral content Bottom line. The studies have been done, they've checked and we checked. However, matcha does provide an amount of vitamin C and potassium. So I'm not saying that matcha has no bites. You know it has vitamin C and potassium, but Moringa I say it again vitamins a and c and calcium and iron and magnesium, potassium and zinc boom last month at least.

Speaker 1: 23:23

Let's look at caffeine. Moringa takes the lead here. It contains caffeine that offers an ex sustained energy boost without the jitters and crashes that you would have associated with coffee. Um, it's if that's because it has um l-thiamine, which promotes a state of alertness, promotes a state of alertness. On the other hand, moringa is caffeine free, which makes it a suitable choice for anyone who is sensitive to caffeine or want to avoid caffeine altogether.

Speaker 1: 24:04

When it comes on to taste, each of them have their own flavor. Matcha has a bitterness to it that often balances when you have sweetness in your lattes and your desserts. On the other hand, moringa has this earthy flavor that can easily be incorporated in dishes. You can bake and add it to food and it blends in because it has that earthiness to it, and you can blend Moringa in to your food without significantly altering the taste. So you can use. So, in essence, you can use Matcha and Moringa when you're baking, for tea, for savory dishes, and you know it's two different things. Matcha, you find it in sweets and desserts, etc. While Moringa can go across the board. So another thing, final thing Matcha is primarily consumed as a tea or used as an ingredient when you're baking or in sweets, etc.

Speaker 1: 25:26

Moringa, you can use it to do anything. You can use it to. You know, it's just convenient. When you're brewing something, you can have a moringa tea. If you want to, you can have whatever. So, at the end of the day, the choice you make when it comes to Moringa versus kale, versus spirulina, versus matcha, it depends on what you are looking for. What I attempted to do was to differentiate between these powerhouses and what they offer and, as you can see, in general, moringa stands on its own. It is truly that miracle tree, you know. So your choice basically depends on your health goal and preferences. However, as I said, try my Moringa Blast, try my Moringa Tea, try it, you won't regret it.

Speaker 1: 26:52

And, as always, always consult your doctor before you start incorporating natural remedies. Always inform people like myself, your nutrition coach, your wellness coach, your wellness advocate, about medications that you're taking. Be transparent, be honest, because you could be doing more harm to your body than good. You need to make sure that a person administering herbal revenue to you is trained so they understand the contradictions, because I'm not just going to give somebody oh, try this. I personally ask a lot of questions what's your latest? What's your health status? Are you taking medication? Do you take something to sleep? I what you know. I ask a lot of questions, so that's it. So until next time, bye, thank you.