Saturday, June 11, 2011

Cut Coffee for Moringa Tea - 90+ Nutrients -

It's Saturday and I just finished serving breakfast for the guests staying at the inn. It's always hectic and not very easy to sit down for breakfast myself after it's all over.

I am used to starting my day around 5:00 a.m. like everyone else with a cup of coffee. It allows me to wake up slowly while I catch up on emails. Of course that doesn't begin until I attend to our family of eight cats and two dogs.

As I've become more conscious of my food choices by becoming a raw vegan, it didn't make sense to continue my caffeine addiction. I didn't want to eliminate caffeine all together but coffee just wasn't sitting right with me. Somehow it seemed more acidic in my stomach.

So I changed my morning beverage to a Matcha Green Tea Latte with raw almond milk. I know what you're going to say, green tea has just as much or maybe more caffeine. I wasn't ready to give up caffeine all together, and besides it's GREEN. In reality I may have only the one cup of green tea for the day.

Moringa Tea Raw Almond Milk Latte
Well a few weeks ago I decided to try and find an healthy alternative without the caffeine. Sometimes I like a hot comforting beverage close to bedtime and I certainly won't drink green tea later in the evening.

That's when I discovered Moringa leaf powder. I started making Moringa Tea Latte with raw almond milk, cinnamon and nutmeg. Incredibly delicious!



The Moringa Tree
The moringa tree, also known as the horseradish tree, in native to the foothills of the Himalayas. This tree is now widely cultivated in India, Africa and South America. Moringa is considered one of the world's most useful trees, because every part is edible and contains healing properties or health benefits.


So what is Moringa and why is it good for you?
MORINGA BENEFITS

Here are the benefits of continuous intake of Moringa Tea:

1. Increases the Natural Defenses of the body

2. Provides nourishment to the eyes and the brain.

3. Promotes metabolism with bio-available ingredients

4. Promotes the Cell structure of the body

5. Promotes natural Serum cholesterol.

6. Lowers the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

7. Promotes the normal functioning of the liver and the kidney.

8. Beautifies the skin

9. Promotes energy

10. Promotes proper digestion

11. Acts as an antioxidant

12. Takes care of the immune system of the body

13. Promotes healthy circulatory system

14. It is an anti-inflammatory

15. Gives a feeling of general wellness

16. Supports the normal sugar levels of the body.

Moringa leaf boosts your energy in a natural manner, and is a remarkable source of nutrition. This energy promotion does not happen because of sugar, so it is lasts for a long time. Individuals ingesting it say that their ulcers are healed, tumors restricted, there are reduction in the arthritis pains and inflammations, controlled blood pressure, the skin problems are restored, and finally they have stronger defenses against diseases.

Another property of the Moringa leaf is its soothing ability, which can lower blood pressure and promotes good sleep. It can purify water since it has a detoxifying effect. Also a coagulant agent, Moringa can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other materials, a process that is surmised to occur in the body too. The happy outcome is more sustained energy without any over-activity, balanced hormone and gland system, controlled blood pressure, and a rested nervous system.

So the nutrition in a nutshell:

Vitamins:
Moringa is one of the richest plant sources of Vitamin A (Beta Carotene). Dried Moringa leaves have 4 times Vitamin A than that of Carrot. Vitamin A is vital to maintain a perfect eye sight and to maintain the cardiovascular health. Apart from Vitamin A, Moringa leaves are have traces of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
Minerals:
Moringa leaves are the best Natural source of Calcium because they have 17 times more calcium than that of milk, but unlike Milk, Moringa leaves do not add any Cholesterol to the body. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of the human body. Moringa leaves contain 25 times more Iron than that of Spinach. Iron helps in the formation of Hemoglobin and Myoglobin, which carry the oxygen in the blood and to the muscles. The deficiency of Iron will lead to the weakening of the immune system.
Phytonutrients:
Phytonutrients are certain organic components of plants that aids in promoting the human health. The Phytonutrients present in Moringa include Alpha-carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Chlorophyll. The Phytonutrients flushes toxins out of the body, purifies the liver, helps to strengthen the immune system, and the important of all, the Phytonutrients present in Moringa leaves helps to rejuvenate the body at the cellular level.

The moringa powder is not just limited to tea, you can add it to smoothies, shakes, soups and vegetable dishes or yogurt.

Moringa Juice
Add a spoonful or more of Moringa leaf powder to a liter of water. Add sugar or honey to taste. Stir together

So now I'll sit back with a hot warm NOURISHING cup of Moringa tea and know I'm doing good for my body and soul.

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4 comments:

  1. Thanks for providing this moringa benefits. I also agree with your points moringa tea is very important to drink for our great health.

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  2. do you mind telling me how you make the Moringa almond tea?

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