HEALTH SERIES #28: MORINGA

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

# 28. MORINGA

Have you heard of or tasted this green colored leaves in powder type or as a cup of tea? Moringa powder comes from a tree named 1.“drum_________  tree” native to South Asia and Africa. The tree has been cultivated for centuries for its health benefits, such as 2. w___________ healing and managing 3. blood gl_____________. There is growing research on moringa benefits, especially for women; it may aid with 4. ane_________, bone health, 5. meno_____________, and lactation. While the plant's leaves can be eaten, it’s commonly found as a supplement in pill or powder form.

 

Moringa offers a lot of vitamins and minerals, which would prevent or complement malnutrition. It is said to provide more 6. vitamin _____ than oranges and more 7. vitamin ____ than carrots, which promote the production of collagen, which is key for skin 8. ela________________.

Furthermore, Moringa provides staple nutrients essential for a healthy pregnancy, such as calcium, protein, potassium, and iron.

 

Also, all parts of the moringa tree have been shown to demonstrate activities against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. In addition, Moringa demonstrated significant 9. anti-inf________________ activity in one animal study, showing it has similar effects as ibuprofen in another study on cells.

 

Answer Keys 

    1.  drum stick

    2.  wound

    3.  glucose

    4.  anemia

    5.  menopause

    6.  Vt C

    7.  Vt A

    8.  elasticity

    9. anti-inflammatory

 

(*source from www.prevention.com)

 

 

Acrostic poem using MORINGA by Jean J. Lee

Meditation begins with a nice cup of tea

On your table is a warm treat

Rise and shine

Inhale the calming aroma

Nice and easy does your morning stretch

Gleeful day is in store for you

Alive! That is what you’d be grateful for.

 

 

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