I can't emphasize how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle and implement a nutritious diet. I know that it can be very difficult to make the transition. Hypoglycemic and pre-diabetic, I have personally tried a number of popular diets with limited, temporary success. The diet that finally got me off medication and allowed me to maintain a healthy lifestyle was based simply on eating a wide variety of foods that were high in nutrients and in their most natural raw form. Doctors and nutritional scientists are very supportive of this approach, and many books and recipes explain how to adopt this eating style for improved health, and longevity.
In 2012, I decided to eliminate fast food and gluten from my diet. I started to prepare healthy meals by re-introducing my West Indian cultural recipes of sticking to the basics of “natural foods in their most natural form.” I started to witness life-changing results. I customize these recipes and worked with friends to perfect preparation methods and nutritional value of the meals. It was then that I began to rediscover and understand the true value of my cultural cuisine.
A year later, I was no longer pre-diabetic or hypoglycemic. I believe this change in diet has helped improved my health. I am living proof of how influential food can be for your life and well-being. As some of my friends saw these results, they began to ask if I could share my recipes with them as well. After seeing the incredible impact healthy eating has on peoples’ lives, I was driven to share it with the world, so I created 2Tre Organics – “Simply Natural”
Two of our flagship products that we offer are the 2Tre Organic Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder and the 2Tre Organics Moringa Oleifera Leaf Capsules. These products forms the basis for a natural nutrient rich supplement that aid the body a world of good. Whether you want to lose weight or adopt a healthier lifestyle and diet, 2Tre Organics gives you the foundation to be successful as you strive to reach your goals of helping your body be hеаlthу agаіn.
The Power of Mоrіngа
Nature wаntѕ us to be hеаlthу and whole, thеrеfоrе it hаѕ рrеѕеntеd us wіth lots of miraculous рlаntѕ, fruits, vеgеtаblеѕ, and herbs to help sustain and restore ones health whether it be physical or mental. The Mоrіngа tree is оnе of these miraculous gifts of nature to mаnkіnd. Here we will explore the benefits of this plant and how it can be used to make one’s life better while helping your body be Healthy Again.
The Mаrvеlѕ of Mоrіngа and its Benefits
The Moringa is a fast-growing, tall, leafy plant that produces flowers or pods. The tree can grow upwards of 8 meters in height. The Moringa plant is said to have been originated in the Northern region of India and has spread rapidly through many parts of the tropics including Africa, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Philippines and Malaysia.
There are believed to be at least a dozen different varieties of the moringa tree, but one (moringa oleifera) is by far the most utilized. This species of the moringa tree has been used by health authorities around the world to help combat symptoms of malnutrition for several decades. Prior to moringa benefits being proven in scientific studies, it was used extensively in traditional medicine practices like Ayurveda medicine for over 4,000 years!
Research shows that just about every part of the moringa plant can be utilized in some way, whether it’s to make a potent antioxidant tea or to produce oil that moisturizes and nourishes the skin. According to National Institute of Health, (NIH) gram for gram, moringa contains:
two times the amount of protein of yogurt
four times the amount of vitamin A as carrots
three times the amount of potassium as bananas
four times the amount of calcium as cows’ milk
seven times the amount of vitamin C as oranges
Many other vitamins and minerals are present—literally from A to zinc, and all the essential amino acids
Here are 7 ways in which you can use moringa to help your body be healthy again:
- Moringa Oleifera is a good source of bio available quality protein & dietary fiber. Moringa boosts your energy naturally. Being a complete package of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients, this supplement is great for boosting your energy and stamina as well as increasing concentration. Students can use it to improve concentration whereas athletes can benefit in the form of increased endurance during exercise.
- Moringa leaf has soothing ability, which enables it to lower blood pressure and promotes good sleep. It is a natural remedy for insomnia as it possesses certain properties that can treat sleeping disorders.
- Builds up the body’s Immune System. In addition to the benefits given above, it improves immunity, provides nourishment to the eyes and brain, promotes metabolism and cell structure; and encourages the normal functioning of the liver and kidney.
- Supports Normal Blood Sugar Levels and Controls Diabetes: It is extremely beneficial for diabetic patients. Moringa Oleifera capsules or a drink made from moringa powder can be consumed for keeping your sugar levels normal. Thus, it is a cost effective home remedy for diabetic patients.
- Good for Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers: It is particularly beneficial for pregnant and breast-feeding women who are at the risk of suffering from nutritional deficiencies. Around 6 spoons of moringa powder satisfy nearly all of a woman’s daily iron and calcium needs during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
- Detoxifies: It is often used to purify water due to its detoxifying effects. Being a coagulant agent, it can attach itself to hazardous bacteria and other agents. In a similar manner, when consumed, it helps in removing toxins from the body.
- Promotes healthy Circulation: High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to circulate blood throughout the body. As the pressure builds inside our arteries, veins, and capillaries, our heart becomes even more overworked. Over time, our heart grows larger in an effort to compensate for the extra workload and eventually becomes weaker. Moringa has high levels of Nitric Oxide that is necessary to lower blood pressure, it relaxes the blood vessels and increases blood flow, thus allowing you to remain heart healthy.
How to Use Moringa
Moringa can be used in many different ways in order to utilize all the available moringa benefits. In the United States moringa is usually sold in powder or capsule form, which prolongs its shelf life. There’s no recommended or required dosage of moringa at this time since it’s only an herbal supplement and not an essential nutrient. That being said, there’s some evidence that the optimum dose for humans has been calculated to be 29 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
It’s recommended that you start by taking half a teaspoon of dried moringa orally per day and increasing your intake slowly over time as you get accumulated to its effects. Here are the most common ways to use moringa to get the best moringa benefits possible:
• Dried moringa leaves or powder: It takes roughly seven pounds of moringa leaves to make one pound of dried powder. The leaves are considered the most potent parts of the plant, containing the most antioxidants and available macronutrients. In regard to the concentration of phenolic compounds, amino acids and volatile oils, the stem and root portions of the plant appear to have the least bioactive nutrients compared to the leaves. Look for 2TRE Moringa leaf in capsule, powder or tea form, and take them with a meal, rather than on an empty stomach.
• Moringa tea: This type of moringa is made from dried leaves steeped in hot water, just like many other beneficial herbal teas. The most nutrient-dense types are organic and dried slowly under low temperatures, which helps preserve delicate compounds. Avoid boiling the leaves to help retain the nutrients best.
• Moringa seeds: Moringa pods and flowers appear to have a high phenolic content along with proteins and fatty acids. These are the parts of the plant used to purify water and add protein to low-nutrient diets. Look for them added to creams, capsules and powders. The immature green pods of the plant are often called “drumsticks” and are prepared similarly to green beans. The seeds inside the pods are removed and roasted or dried just like nuts to preserve their freshness.