Barley Grass - The Ultimate Fast Food

Barley grass refers to the young green shoots which crop up on the Barley plant. It is amongst the earliest grown sweet grass in the world and traces of its history date before 5000 BC. Popular amongst the ancient Greeks, apart from being used as livestock feed, recently barley grass has been gaining a lot of popularity around the globe for its ability to cure many diseases. The true beauty of barley is found in the leaves; the green shoots that form before the grain. 

The young leaves have a tremendous ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. When barley leaves are 12-14 inches high, they contain all the vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll. These necessities are easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients.

Why Barley Grass?

The amount of nutrients in barley grass is extremely high. For example, it has seven times more vitamin C than a single orange. 

Barley Nutrition Benefits

Foods	Serving Size	Barley Grass Has
Cow's Milk	8 ounces	30 times more vitamin B1
Cow's Milk	8 ounces	11 times more calcium
Spinach	1 cup	5 times more iron
Orange	1 medium orange	7 times more vitamin C
Whole Wheat Flour	2 slices	4 times more vitamin B1

Herbalists, nutritionists, and physicians are recommending barley grass for all sorts of ailments such as arthritis, migraines, asthma, fatigue, and digestive issues. Barley grass sustains cholesterol levels and is a great diet supplement for losing weight. 

"A daily intake of barley glass lessens the work your body has to do to reap the nutrient rewards"

Barley Grass, is about 45 percent protein. Because it's not animal protein, it isn't full of the fat our bodies don't need. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps to fight the causes of aging. Barley grass keeps our digestive systems free of toxins with the chlorophyll it contains. While all of these nutrients can be found in green vegetables, to achieve the levels of your body requires would mean eating a lot of spinach, kale, green beans and peppers. In powder form, by 3 capsules of barley glass with water or juice, you'll have all the green vegetable nutrients from one dose.

Nutritional Value of Barley Grass

• Vitamin A 
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (niacin)
• Vitamin B6, folate
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 
• Vitamin E (alpha- tocopherol)
• Vitamin K (phylloquinone)

It contains an abundance of minerals such as:

• Magnesium
• Phosphorous
• Potassium 
• Zinc
• Iron 
• Calcium

"Barley grass is also a rich provider of powerful antioxidants and essential amino acids and beneficial enzymes. Barley grass supplies valuable fiber to the body and does not offer any harmful cholesterol."

Enzymes

Barley grass is believed to contain up to 1,000 of them. Enzymes are necessary regulators of the body, without them our cells could not function and we would perish. Barley grass has one of the highest natural levels of enzyme SOD (superoxide dismutase), which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cells against toxic free radicals, the primary culprit in aging. Barley grass also contains, “chlorophyll “(liquid oxygenated sunshine), a natural detoxifier that rids the intestines of stored toxins.

Health Benefits of Barley Grass

Barley grass can be consumed as a juice extracted from the cereal grass sprouts or in the form of green powder. It brings relief in a range of health conditions:

Antioxidant Power: Barley grass is an impressive antioxidant. Along with vitamin E and beta carotene, barley grass is the most potent supplier of healthy and critical enzymes which helps neutralize the effects of toxins which are produced during metabolism.

Ulcerative Colitis (Produces Gut Friendly Bacteria): Barley grass is valuable in treating ulcerative colitis, as it increases gut friendly bacteria. It helps in alleviating the inflammation and other associated symptoms. Barley grass also assists in balancing the fluidity in the bowel.

Detoxification: Barley grass is a wonderful natural detoxifier. The cleansing ability of barley grass is even effective in eliminating harmful heavy metals including lead which may cause behavior and learning disorders particularly in kids. The major contributors behind the act of detoxification are trace elements zinc, selenium and copper. Furthermore, abundance of chlorophyll and beta carotene in barley grass stimulates the removal of mucus and and toxins. It also supports the metabolic processes and aids in strengthening and detoxification of liver.

Immune System: Barley grass supports in boosting the immune defense mechanism of the body. Regular consumption of barley grass provides the required nutrition which is necessary for balancing the optimal production of immune cells in the body. Preventing the development of fatal diseases.

Cancer: Barley grass is effective against cancer. It's enzymes are preventive as well as curing reaction against the cancer cells.

Protection from Radiation and Cellular Damage: Another beneficial effect of barley grass is its protective act against the cell destructing effects of UV radiation. It helps prevent as well as extends therapeutic relief on the existing damaged cell due to it's powerful enzymes. Regular consumption of barley grass aids in reducing the radiation stress in the people who are more prone to such exposure such as population in urban and large cites.

It also acts defensively against the effects of radiation and renews the cells damaged by radioactivity. 

Fights Addiction: As a remedy for fighting various kinds of addictions. The presence of glutamic acid in barley grass inhibits the craving for harmful materials such as alcohol, coffee, nicotine, drugs and even sugary sweets.

Acid-Alkali Balance: Barley grass contributes in establishing the acid alkali balance of the body attributing to its super alkaline nature. It is a natural alkaline source which helps in reducing the excess acidity in the body which may cause acidosis damage. Imbalance of acid-alkali in the body may lead to problems like sleep disorders, cardiac pains, fatigue, constipation and fragile fingernails. Having an acidic body generally leads to all ailments and illnesses.

Rejuvenating Effects: Barley grass is a natural way to stimulate the regeneration of cells without any side effects. Vital components such as chlorophyll, vitamin B, iron and phcocyanin, a blue pigment in barley grass which helps bone marrow and supports in the creation of white and red blood cells. Barley grass also helps prevent the signs of aging by rejuvenating the aging cells to maintain healthy and youthful skin. The useful enzymes present in barley grass improve the quality of blood, regulates digestion and works as a rejuvenator tonic for the entire body.

Studies Using Barley Grass

In an experiment at George Washington University, leukemic cancer cells exposed to dehydrated barley grass extract. Killed virtually all of the cancer cells. This encouraged, the researchers then subjected brain cancer cells to the extract. It eradicated 30 to 50 percent of these cells. In a third trial, the extract inhibited the growth of three types of prostate cancer cells by 90 to 100 percent. 

In Japan, where barley grass extract is popular, there is evidence that it helps the body heal from many illnesses. In one informal study, a Japanese dermatologist observed a group of 7.5 patients with skin diseases ranging from melanosis (darkening of the skin) to eczema. 

"The patients who took barley grass extract healed faster than did those who did not. They also noticed improvements in appetite and bowel regularity."

Barley Grass: Side Effects

Although barley grass is generally safe, however some individuals might react sensitively to the barley grain with symptoms including vomiting, itching, burning sensation in the throat and mouth. These are signs of gluten intolerance. Although discuss with a medical expert to better understand the reactivity.

WheatGrass and BarleyGrass Supplements

Young cereal grasses, especially wheat and barley grass are distinguished by their brilliant emerald green hues. Before World War II, tablets of dried wheat or barley grass where used as a vitamin supplement. Today, young wheat and barley grasses are dried and powdered to make dietary supplements, or picked fresh to process in juicing machines.At the early grass stage of their growth, wheat and barley are closer to vegetables than grains in composition. Wheat grass is an excellent addition to your diet.There is very little nutritional difference between wheat grass and barley grass, although it is important to note that barley grass acts as a free radical scavenger that also reduces inflammation and pain, and wheat grass contains P4D1, a "gluco-protein" that acts like an antioxidant, reducing inflammation. It is also thought to be able to help the body attack cancer cells.

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/health/Barley-Grass-Wheatgrass-and-Green-Foods-Superfood-No-6#ixzz3dVFherIe

Overall Barley grass is a ‘wonder tonic’ which protects the cellular DNA from destruction, improves body’s ability to deal with stress and keeps the cholesterol in control. It also encourages agility along with physical and mental fitness. Barley grass is a blood builder and helps purify the blood. Vitamin E in barley grass contributes in regulating the hormonal balance and vitamin K plays a key role in maintaining normal bone metabolism of the body. The mighty enzymes and other useful components in barley grass works against lack of concentration and learning disorders. Include barley grass in your diet to experience an overall strengthening and invigorating effects on the entire body.
Read my article on the health benefits of Wheat Grass here

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Negativity vs Positivity

The times we live in at the moment bring out, our somewhat 'ungracious' nature. Most of us get so caught up in our emotions and the pressures of society that we don't even realise we're being arse's, to other people. Speaking from experience, there has been negativity literally leaking into the air. Not being mindful of your thoughts now, could be catastrophic to your future and I'm adamant to learn from all that I see around me.

You cannot seek to control someone for your own gain, by changing them. (Even if they're wrong) You cannot seek to stop a situation from happening to you, it has to happen because it's supposed to be. Fighting these things lead to misery, you can only do the best you can for yourself, constructing your own environment. Changing only the variables that you have control over, strictly for yourself. This may seem straightforward. But if it was, you wouldn't be reading this...

For months now I have been picking up litter on my daily meditation walk, when the litter started to get out of hand I was vexed, the beach was covered in rubbish and the greenery too. I was appalled and disgusted because I can imagine the state of our living planet and that we are all living outside of our means. Months passed and I have just accepted this, I no longer complain or moan I just pick it up and keep walking. I truly understood that I can sit around all day and complain to neighbors about the terrible mess everywhere, or I can settle my mental unrest and do something which makes me feel a little better about it. Months later I find it funny the kind of things you find stuck on a bush, or just lodged into the sandy beaches. I turned my anger and frustration into something I get a sense of satisfaction from.

I cannot stop people from littering but sometimes, I can do my part.

The Key To Real Positivity Is Appreciation

It's finding beauty in the little things, it's being thankful for the things you've just acquired or never had and stretching out that feeling for as long as possible. All the beautiful moments you can create and the loving memories you have with family and friends. It's about all the strangers who smile and wish you well (and for me it's all the freebies I get along the way, I love a good deal!), its about feeling the sensation of the sunshine on your skin and listening to the silence of just the soothing rain pouring down your window. (instead of complaining about the weather)

The earth herself to me is so beautiful, everything that comes out of her grows massive, bright and strong. I admire the planet I live on, not the man-made nations that deplete her. I do not care for the plastic goods we manufacture to impress others or the paper money we use to define our happiness. That's not my world, but it is the world I live in. So I accept that as a value, as nothing more emotionally, than what it actually is. 

My happiness comes from my world and how I choose to make it. 

I love everything in moderation. I don't see my parents every single weekend, but rather as much as I can tolerate them. I speak to friends every few weeks, or less just not everyday messaging them because that's not catching up. That's living in someone Else's pocket. Your real friends and family love you for who you are, there should be no expectations of you. I work for myself because working for other people doesn't make me enjoy getting out of bed. I buy organic food because it makes me feel better about not eating junk, I get taxi's when I can't be bothered to cycle and although I can afford a car, I don't feel like cleaning it regularly and paying for parking everywhere, it's not eco-friendly and so on. These are small things, that are simply what I want and what makes me happy. So collectively, I'm always content.

Some people wonder how I can be so optimistic about nothing, so happy about such little things. Yes, people laugh at the fact that money doesn't make my eyes light up and wonder why on earth I'd rather make handmade gifts then buy the exact same thing from the shops. To me it seems we're losing the sense of the things, that are invisible, like love. Love cannot be seen by the naked eye. But love can be felt and love can be enjoyed every minute of the day, joy can be bought temporarily but authentic love is everlasting. It never runs out, unlike the material pressures society convinces us to buy into.

How To Face Negative Situations

If you find yourself doing something or somewhere with people who are in any way negative to you. Simple words to you, you have let yourself down. Now you have a decision, to transmute(change) the negative around you, or accept it for what it is. By allowing that negative to bother you, or suck your energy in any way, is again letting yourself down. 

These things are difficult to do, but should a negative situation or thought arise, it is your own responsibility to change it. Whether it be to leave the situation to go somewhere you'd rather be. Or to accept it at face value for what it is, it is not your negativity, it does not belong to you or have any association with you. But it is there, in front of you, or being directed to you. So knowing it is not yours. Take a deep breathe. Understand this and know that you, just being you, transcends everything around you. All of space and time , nothing can define you, you are incredible, you are a walking miracle, capable of just as much as the universe is. That's just about anything! So don't limit yourself to negative thoughts or people. Your happiness is yours, so take responsibility for it and make happiness and neutrality a habit that changes your life for the better.

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Growing Food At Home

Since spring started I've been thinking a lot about growing my own herb garden out of old jars and even old boots, but somehow summer is fast approaching and I still haven't brought myself to buying the right seeds and soil etc. One day I was preparing one of my favourite vegan dishes, when it dawned on me that a lot of the vegetables I'm eating can simply be regrown from the leftover roots and vegetable cuttings.

Now I'm no expert at growing my own food, but I know, that the UK climate is a bit on the cold and cloudy side. So it's not necessarily the right temperature to grow my favourite foods outside, plus its not convenient for me in an apartment. So why not try it indoors?

Being a tree hugger living in London. I appreciate having 10 Aloe's around the house along with other indoor plants, that provide a fresh smell and detoxify the polluted air. So in my head I'm imagining having a row of romaine lettuce's, spring onions and celery's at home to graise away, to my hearts content. But I'm sure yet if that's even realistic.

01/06/2015 - After 2 days - All the bright green leaves and shoots are brand new.

Tesco's Organic Romaine Lettuce 

 Tesco's Organic Celery

Tesco's Organic White Onions

Tesco's Organic Leek

Tesco's Organic Spring Onion 

I'm so impressed with my findings. I went to my local supermarket and bought my usual groceries. I usually eat about 2 heads of lettuce in a few days, so I prepared this, and put the roots in some glass almond butter jars I had collected.(Making sure to leave some green bits above the root - which has more chlorophyll encouraging quicker growth) and added some bottled water. Throughout the week I planted the roots of my spring onions, normal bulb onions, romaine lettuce, celery and leek. The results after just 2 weeks are mind blowing, it takes minimum effort and just imagine the yield if I took care of this all year round!

08/06/2015 - After 1 week

Romaine Lettuce

White Onion Bulb

16/06/2015 - After 2 weeks 

My 2 Celery's (I'm all sentimental now)

My 2 Spring Onions & 2 Onion Bulbs

Leek 

Romaine Lettuce

After seeing this it made me wonder, if more and more of us collectively plant our vegetable roots and seeds every spring/summer or even throughout the year indoors, would we have to buy vegetables so regularly from the grocery stores? Would eating vegetables become as simple as cutting it from the flourishing batch in your own home? Not to mention it takes little maintenance, spring/summertime to say the least, it makes getting your 5 a day so much easier. To me the benefits are endless, so i'm going to be keeping a documented record of mine throughout the year! To show that you can grow food in your apartment, even your bedroom, it's our frame of mind that stops us from getting the satisfaction from the little things in life, that are completely free! Just the way nature intended..

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Wheatgrass - The Nutritionally Complete Superfood

Wheatgrass is another superfood taking the world by storm. It grows throughout Europe and the US. It's even possible to grow your own wheatgrass indoors. Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. Wheatgrass powder is a natural product and it is produced and extracted by dehydrating the wheatgrass juice. Wheatgrass leaves also can be, dried and made into tablets or capsules. Wheatgrass can also be used with colonic irrigation to cleanse the digestive system. Wheatgrass is an effective healer.

The discoveries in the 1930s by US chemist Charles Schnabel dubbed 'Mr. Wheatgrass', have inspired a body of scientific research into wheatgrass that continues to this day. Health claims for wheatgrass have existed since the 1940’s, with this bright green liquid ‘shot’ drink being recommended to stabilise blood sugars, boost red blood cell production, improve circulation and prevent inflammation. But the proof is in the pudding.

WHEATGRASS & IT'S BENEFITS

There are numerous wheatgrass powder benefits known to man. Nutritionists love this supplement because it is packed with healthy and nutritional compounds that are known to be of high value. Cosmetologists praise the supplement for its ability to enhance the skin’s beauty and slowing down its ageing process through internal cleansing and detoxification.

Wheatgrass is a complete food source. It has just about all the nutrients necessary for your body. Wheatgrass is a powerful nutritionally complete food. It is a potent supplement to help achieve a healthier lifestyle and helps to achieve your goals toward better health and flawless skin and hair.

Wheatgrass contains:

1. Vitamin A 
2. Vitamin B1 
3. Vitamin B2 
4. Vitamin B3 
5. Vitamin B5 
6. Vitamin B6 
7. Vitamin B12 
8. Vitamin C 
9. Vitamin E 
10. Vitamin K 
11. Biotin 
12. Carbates 
13. Choline 
14. Folic Acid 
15. Niacin 
16. Pantothenic Acid 
17. Pyroxidine 
18. Riboflavin 
19. Thiamine 

Minerals in Wheatgrass Include: 

1. Calcium 
2. Cobalt 
3. Copper 
4. Iodine 
5. Iron 
6. Magnesium 
7. Manganese 
8. Phosphorus 
9. Potassium 
10. Selenium 
11. Sodium 
12. Sulfur 
13. Zinc 
14. And over 70 other trace minerals 

Amino Acids in Wheatgrass Include: 

1. Alanine 
2. Amide 
3. Arginine 
4. Aspartic Acid 
5. Cystine 8 
6. Glutamic Acid 
7. Glycine 
8. Histidine 
9. Isoleucine 
10. Leucine 
11. Lysine 
12. Methionine 
13. Phenylalanine 
14. Proline 
15. Purines 
16. Senne 
17. Threonine 
18. Tryptophan 
19. Tyrosine 
20. Valine 

Antioxidants, Enzymes & Protection from Free Radical Damage

Wheat grass greatly benefits as a powerful antioxidant, there are large amounts of beta-carotene in Wheatgrass which protect the cells from the damages of free radicals.

Wheatgrass can assist in healing and prevents: 

• Heart disease 
• Diabetes 
• Cancer 
• Muscular degeneration 
• Bowel inflammation 
• Becoming susceptible to colds and flu 

Antioxidants help strengthen the body’s immune system as well as improving overall health and well being. They also help reduce the risks of diseases.

Wheatgrass contains about 30 beneficial enzymes. Enzymes improve overall healthy functions of your body. Most enzymes are destroyed when we cook our food. Wheatgrass is uncooked so almost all of its enzymes are retained.

Benefits of Powerful Antioxidants & Enzymes Include: 

• Blood purification and elimination of toxins 
• Help with acne and other skin problems 
• Improve the skin and collagen tissue 
• Promote healthy gums 
• Improve memory 
• Reduce allergies by controlling the release of histamine 
• Maintain health of the arteries and help lower fatty deposits 
• Help reduce varicose veins 
• Protect the cells on joints from Arthritis and Rheumatism 
• Reduce and eliminate fatigue 
• Restore fertility 
• Help with the health and proper functions of reproductive system 
• Promote youthful health 
• They improve digestion 
• They purify blood 
• They help with utilizing body fat for increased energy 
• They help combat colon problems 

More Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder

• Chlorophyll is an antibacterial that can be used inside and outside the body as a natural healer. Wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 115 minerals from the soil. 
• Wheatgrass juice cures acne and even help to remove scars after it has been ingested for seven to eight months. 
• 1 ounce of juice equals 2 pounds of produce nutritionally, a large tbsp wheat grass is equivalent to a small bowl of green veg.
• Wheatgrass is gluten-free because it’s cut before the grain forms. 

"Doctors R. Redpath and J. C. Davis found chlorophyll packs inserted into the sinuses had a drying effect, clearing up congestion, and giving immediate relief. Congested head colds were cleared up within 24 hours."

Wheatgrass Health Treatments:

• Wheatgrass is used for blood sugar disorders, such as diabetes; preventing tooth decay; tight and healthy gums, improving wound healing; and preventing bacterial infections.
• Removes deposits of drugs, heavy metals, and cancer-causing agents from the body; and for removing toxins from the liver and blood.
• Prevents gray hair, reducing high blood pressure, improving digestion, and lowering cholesterol by blocking its absorption.
• Used to treat various disorders of the urinary tract, including infection of the bladder, urethra, and prostate; benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH);kidney stones.
• Used for treatment of the respiratory tract;common cold, cough, bronchitis, fever, and sore throat; tendency toward infection; gout; liver disorders; ulcerative colitis; joint pain; and chronic skin problems.
• Used for cancer and arthritis in alternative treatment programs. 
• Known to cleanse the colon and restore alkalinity balancing the body’s PH
• Lowers Blood Pressure - It also dilates the blood pathways and reduces blood pressure.
• Detoxifies liver cleanses and colon by removing toxins from your body.
• Relief from Pain and Inflammation from common body aches.
• Stimulation of Thyroid Glands and speeds up Metabolism
• Stronger immune system
• Varicose Veins is greatly reduced with the intake of this supplement.
• It is claimed that you get a brighter white of the eyes when you consume wheatgrass supplements regularly.

It also effectively fights against blood or digestion related problems such as: 

• Obesity 
• Thalassemia 
• Leukaemia 
• Anaemia 
• Acidity 
• Constipation 
• Diarrhoea 
• Piles 
• Ulcers 
• Complaints pertaining to gastrointestinal tract 
• Slows Down Ageing Process 
• An abundant source of vitamins and iron essential for blood’s building blocks. 
• It rejuvenates the cells, helps with weight loss, gives you energy and increases your vigour and vitality, thus slowing down the ageing process. 

BEAUTY BENEFITS

Wheatgrass functions as an internal rejuvenating mechanism causing and enhancing an outward glow, and the beauty the body will naturally emit is the result of wheatgrass being taken regularly.

Probably the most hailed benefit of all is the ability of wheatgrass to cut back a few years from your looks. Its ability to recharge dying cells and darken graying hair while having a youthful effect on your skin by firming it cannot be more emphasized.

Beauty results were seen in people who consume wheatgrass powder supplements:

• Resolves and Treats Skin Problems 
• Helps with the youthful glow of your skin and its elasticity. 
• Applying a paste of wheatgrass powder with water on a pad can treat acne and freckles. 
• Sunburns 
• Minor cuts 
• Scrapes 
• Burns 
• Rashes 
• Athlete's foot 
• Boils 
• Insect bites 
• Acne - The detoxification process of wheatgrass is said to reduce break outs of acne and thus promote healthy skin. 
• Reduces Gray Hair & Repairs Damages  
• Wheatgrass helps repair damaged hair and it can help turn gray hair back to its natural colour. 
• Dandruff & Scalp Treatment

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Moringa - The Miracle Plant

Moringa is a superfood. Containing all the anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, vitamins and minerals our body needs and more. Moringa provides you with 90+ nutrients and 40+ antioxidants. It's an amazing source of vitamin A & C, iron, protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium & potassium. While Moringa is considerably new to western science.

Moringa has been used for thousands of years, in many different cultures globally. Ancient Indian writings, dating as far back as 150 B.C, refer to the Moringa plant and its uses. Early Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians lovedMoringa for its therapeutic properties and also used it to protect skin, make perfume and purify water for drinking. Now this humble plant, often called “the Miracle Tree,” is coming to the forefront as one of the most nutritious herbs in the world.

Natively found in the Himalayan Mountains in northern India, Moringa is widely cultivated today throughout Africa, Central and South America, and many parts of Asia. It can be used in just about anything, hot drinks, salads, cakes, curries. Because of its many valuable uses, and the fact that it grows so quickly and easily, Moringa is quickly becoming a go-to plant worldwide for combating malnutrition, treating inflammation, promoting healthy blood flow, and preventing infection, among other things.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/037735_Moringa_superfood_health_benefits.html#ixzz3anHpO6l6

THE ENDLESS HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA

Moringa continues to amaze the scientific world with its unbeatable balance of antioxidants, minerals and amino acids. Moringa is one of the most nutrient dense plants in the world. Moringa contains:

• A full complement of all-natural anti-ageing nutrients and minerals 
• It's a Complete Protein 
• Helps to maintain healthier blood pressure levels within a normal range 
• Assists in maintaining a healthy body & supports healthy mobility and flexibility, 
• Supports maintenance of healthy joints 
• Supports healthy immune system function & promotes healthier blood naturally 

 Usually used for: 

• Growing and Lactating Mothers 
• For Chronically ill persons 
• Athletes and Body-builders 
• For those suffering malnutrition - Used in third world countries to add concentrated nutrition to the diet of the poor 
• Hormone Imbalances 
• Prevents infections 
• Your full recommended daily amount of vegetables (depending on volume) 
• Increased energy levels,stamina, and vitality with no sugars or caffeine inducing.
• Increased mental focus and mental clarity - great start to the day in the morning 
• Hair & Nails Growth

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll, the green pigment of plants, it is an alkalizing compound found in plants that fight against the acidifying effect of the typical high-fat, high-protein Western diet. Because chlorophyll is not known to be an essential nutrient, a “deficiency” does not exist. People who do not eat plenty of green foods lack chlorophyll in their diets.

“Chlorophyll is involved in the most important chemical reaction on earth, photosynthesis. Our lives would not be possible without it. Chlorophyll is the master chemical at the base of all of our food supply and oxygen production."

Chlorophyll, often referred to as “the blood of plants”, is closely related to haemoglobin – the red pigment of red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport in many animals. Moringa is one of the very few foods that contain chlorophyll together with so many other nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, beneficial fats), and has a great taste.

"Dark green vegetables and herbs like Romaine lettuce, spinach, or parsley are excellent sources of chlorophyll, but they do not provide many of the other nutrients of Moringa."

Benefits of High Amounts of Chlorophyll - The Natural Healer

• Chlorophyll Neutralises toxins (Preventing the occurrence of most harmful diseases & cancers) 
• Flushes toxins from the body, Alkalising the body 
• Purifies the liver 
• Removes heavy metal pollutants 
• Helps strengthen the immune system 
• Assists in building red blood cells 
• Rejuvenates cells

Moringa & Skin Health

In clinical tests, this induced growth when added to the diets of dairy cattle significantly increased their milk production and furthermore promoted more rapid cellular regeneration. Moringa produces significant anti-ageing properties in humans.

"Clinical trials have proven an amazing reduction of wrinkles on the face and other parts of the body."

With powerful anti-ageing properties. Zeatin found in Moringa slows the ageing process by helping the body replace cells at a faster rate than they age, giving a more youthful appearance to the skin. Also reducing cell aging and protects healthy cells from the stress of daily life. Moringa has several THOUSAND times more Zeatin than any other known plant.

The Building Blocks of Protein - Amino Acids

Moringa contains All Eight Essential Amino Acids:

(Including 10 non-essential amino acids)

• Promotes energy and brain stimulation keeping you alert. 
• Ensures your body absorbs the right amount of calcium. 
• It can help keep you alert, reduce your hunger pains, plus improve your memory and your mood. 
• Supports your immune system, combats insomnia, reduces anxiety, depression, and the symptoms of migraine headaches. It is also beneficial in decreasing the risk of artery and heart spasms as it works with lysine to reduce cholesterol levels. 
• Prevent hair, skin, and nail problems while lowering cholesterol levels as it increases your liver’s production of lecithin. 
• It produces Methionine protecting the kidneys, which reduces bladder irritation. 
• Promoting a sharp mind, coordinated muscles, and a calm mood. 
• An important part of collagen, elastin, and enamel proteins. 
• Assist metabolism, threonine helps prevent fat build-up in the liver while boosting your body’s digestive and intestinal tracts. 

Moringa and Heart Health

Moringa contains compounds your body requires for healthy blood pressure and helps maintain glucose levels. The vitamins and minerals in Moringa perform many vital functions for the body and can lower your risk for many chronic diseases and cancers. These substances are essential for normal metabolism, growth and development, and regulation of the functioning of your body’s cells and tissues.

• Vitamin A (Beta-carotene) - Function: Vitamin A (retinol) essential in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It may also be required for reproduction and lactation. 

Beta carotene is an anti-oxidant—a substance that protects the body against disease and premature ageing by fighting the cell-damaging chemicals called free radicals. Vegetable sources of beta-carotene are fat and cholesterol free (not so with vitamin A from dairy and meat products). The body regulates the conversion of beta-carotene to Vitamin A based on the body’s needs. The more intense the colour of a fruit or vegetable, the higher the beta-carotene content. 

• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - Fights weakness, fatigue, psychosis, and nerve damage. 
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Fights dry and cracked skin and eyes that are sensitive to bright light. 
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. Fights inflamed skin, digestive problems, and mental impairment. 
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B7 (Biotin, formerly vitamin H) 
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) - Vitamin C promotes healthy teeth and gums, helps in the absorption of iron, aids in the maintenance of normal connective tissue, and promotes wound healing. It also helps the body’s immune system. 
• Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) - Vitamin D promotes the body’s absorption of calcium, which is essential for the normal development of healthy teeth and bones. It also helps maintain adequate blood levels of the minerals calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine vitamin” because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine. Ten to 15 minutes of sunshine 3 times weekly is adequate to produce the body’s requirement of vitamin D. 
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) - Vitamin E is an antioxidant . 

Fatty Acids - Omega-9, Oleic Acid

One of the best types of fats is oleic acid (Omega-9). Omega 9, a monounsaturated oil (MUFA). In Moringa, it occurs naturally in greater quantities than any other fatty acid. Oleic acid is the main fat in olive oil. Olive oil is well known for its health benefits, with science clearly linking oleic acid to lower cardiovascular risk, lower blood levels of cholesterol and lower levels of blood glucose. 

"Olive oil is about 75% oleic acid, Moringa Oliefera follows closely having about 73% oleic acid. (Oleifera is a Latin term meaning oil containing)."

Studies suggest that in countries with higher obesity prevalence, it is the shift from MUFA (such as olive oil) to PUFA (vegetable oils) that particularly appears to be associated with the risk of obesity.

                                                                               Per 100 grams

Principle	Nutrient value-Pods	Nutrient value-Leaves
Energy	37 Kcal (2%)	64 Kcal (3%)
Carbohydrates	8.53 g (6.5%)	8.28% (6%)
Protein	2.10 g (4%)	9.40 g (17%)
Total Fat	0.20 g (1%)	1.40% (7%)
Cholesterol	0 mg (0%)	0 mg (0%)
Dietary Fiber	3.2 g (8%)	2.0 g (5%)
Vitamins
Folates	44 µg (11%)	40 µg (10%)
Niacin	0.680 mg (4%)	2.220 mg (14%)
Pyridoxine	0.120 mg (9%)	1.200 mg (92%)
Riboflavin	0.074 mg (6%)	0.660 mg (51%)
Thiamin	0.053 mg (4.5%)	0.257 mg (21.5%)
Vitamin A	74 IU (2.5%)	7564 IU (252%)
Vitamin C	141mg (235%)	51.7 mg (86%)
Electrolytes
Sodium	42 mg (3%)	9 mg (0.5%)
Potassium	461 mg (10%)	337 mg (7%)
Minerals
Calcium	30 mg (3%)	185 mg (18.5%)
Iron	0.36 mg (4.5%)	4.00 mg (50%)
Magnesium	45 mg (11%)	147 mg (37%)
Phosphorus	50 mg (9%)	112 mg (20%)
Selenium	8.2 µg (15%)	0.9 µg (1.5%)
Zinc	0.45 mg (4%)	0.60 mg (5%)

Also read: Endless Health Benefits of Maca Root

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