Infusion - Moringa

Moringa

Known as a miracle tree, moringa belongs to the Moringaceae family, widespread in tropical and equatorial areas of the planet. The name "miraculous tree" is linked to the power of the leaves and seeds that are rich in nutrients, making moringa a natural and truly prodigious remedy.

Moringa is inserted sepsso in supplements and dietary recipes, in a healthy and balanced lifestyle with regular physical exercise. This results in weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. 

There are several factors that make us say that moringa is really beneficial for our body. Let's analyze some of them.

- Moringa is a remedy for water retention and helps to lose weight: The body usually stores water. The more water you take in during the day, the more the body generates a constant flow, reducing the problem of water retention. 

Moringa leaf extract positively affect against the problem of retention. The diuretic effect of moringa therefore reduces water retention rates and relieves the feeling of swelling.

- Moringa is rich in vitamins, in particular it can provide calcium, vitamin A and C and proteins from typical sources such as carrots and milk. All these elements determine in our organism a more regular functioning, curbing our junk food or similar foods and harmful to the body.

- The importance of moringa seeds is truly remarkable. Present in the pods of the plant, these seeds are similar to beans and peas. Both seeds and pods are used in cooking or, ground to be added to a seasoning. Moringa seed is rich in oleic acid and this promotes the elimination of saturated fats in the body. Saturated fats are found in processed foods and junk food. By breaking down these saturated fats, the body can then process them instead of storing them. Breaking down these fats reduces belly fat and slows down weight gain.

Tradition also believes that moringa possesses aphrodisiac properties.

Rich in omega 3-6-9 that are an important aid to keep the cell membrane and therefore the whole organism healthy, moringa is useful for activating or strengthening the immune system, maintaining optimal levels of blood pressure, blood glucose and hormone levels.

Moringa is also an excellent energizer, it can be integrated in moments of particular physical fatigue, in convalescence and in all those situations of increased exhaustion, including mental exhaustion.

Contraindications

It is always recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicinal plants. Moringa has no particular contraindications or side effects, and does not seem to present particular indications of toxicity. In cooking, it is recommended to use the roots only as a seasoning or flavoring. It is not recommended, however, to take it during pregnancy