Moringa or drumsticks, that the world has now begun to dub as the miracle herb or the superfood, has been used in the regional cuisines of Southern Indian states for millennia. Moringa oleifera is a tree that’s native to parts of India, also known as the drumstick tree. It is a versatile tree whose every part can be used. It is known to have antihypertensive, antioxidant, antiulcer, and analgesic properties that can protect the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, and testes in a man.
The health benefits you can enjoy by combining the two
The moringa lemon morning mix is called the elixir for good reason. Moringa and lemon juice benefits are unmatched - the benefits that it has to offer are listless starting from improving one’s focus and concentration to boosting one’s metabolism and digestion; from balancing blood sugar levels to providing instant, long lasting energy. It is also an excellent way to lose weight. One can consume it with moringa powder and lemon added to water or just take moringa with water. When digested together, the Lemon’s Vitamin C (and other Organic Acids) enhances the absorption of Iron. Moringa is also rich in Zinc, an element essential to fight colds and a booster to the immune system. Both Vitamin C and Zinc work synergistically to increase bioavailability and absorption. And the best part of this is that it can be made in less than thirty seconds.
Moringa and lemon juice first thing in the morning is ideal for relieving bloat, improving digestion, alkalizing and detoxifying your body. Moringa provides fat-burning, energizing, and blood sugar balancing action. For those who wish to sweeten it up a bit with another healthy ingredient, Moringa, lemon and honey is perfect!
Organic moringa lemon tea provides an abundance of all-natural, anti-aging nutrients and minerals. It can also be consumed after some exercises as it helps re-energise your tired muscles. This tea of life, helps maintain a healthier blood pressure level and aids in relieving joint pain. It also helps in weight loss and fights cholesterol build up efficiently.
How to take moringa and lemon for your health?
Moringa tea is just one drink that this superfood craze has spawned. Want to know how to make it at home? Here is the recipe!
Dehydrate fresh moringa leaves and grind them into a powder. Boil the powder in filtered water and pass it through a sieve to get a bright green tea. Alternatively, one can just clean the leaves thoroughly, boil them in water for a few minutes to make a delicious moringa tea. One can choose to add honey to it in order to sweeten it up. If desired, spices and herbs such as cinnamon and lemon basil can be added to help offset the slightly earthy taste of pure moringa leaf tea.
Moringa lemonade is the summer’s new in-thing – it can be easily made at home and it can be consumed with lavender, honey lemonade and watermelon rosemary. The ingredients are minimal - fresh squeezed lemon juice, some sweetener such as honey, agave, coconut nectar, raw turbinado sugar etc and two or three spoons of Pure Vegetable Moringa Powder, but the benefits are versatile. A few rosemary sprigs, mint leaves, or thyme, and the Moringa lemonade is ready to be gulped!
One can even make moringa lemon bars. Incorporating Moringa into a healthy nut crust sweetened with dates allows access to the benefits of Moringa. The filling layer of these lemon bars are made like basic lemon bars: fresh lemon juice and zest, eggs and honey. Sprinkle prepared Moringa Lemon Bars with unsweetened coconut shreds or crushed toasted pecans.
Conclusion
Superfood moringa, the latest addition to this wonder list, is a powerhouse of nutrition that will help one fight inflammation, improve digestion and balance blood sugar levels. Honey, lemon and moringa is the most refreshing start to one’s and this perfect blend can keep all those love handles and belly fat far away! Why not try it out tomorrow to see it for yourself?
