September 16, 2024 • 27 mins
Curious about how Moringa outshines even the most celebrated superfoods? Join us in this episode of "Am I There Yet? Nutrition and Wellness," where we unravel the extraordinary benefits of Moringa, often called the "miracle tree." Discover how it surpasses kale with twice the protein, four times the calcium, and six times the iron. We discuss Moringa's impressive role in combating iron deficiency anemia more effectively than traditional supplements and its potential in managing diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels. Learn how this powerhouse plant promotes heart health by reducing cholesterol and inflammation and supports digestion with its high fiber content, lowering the risk of stroke. We also emphasize its anti-inflammatory properties and complete essential amino acid profile, making it an indispensable addition to any diet.
We then dive into a compelling comparison between Moringa, Spirulina, and Matcha. Uncover why Moringa's rich antioxidant properties make it a top choice for natural inflammation remedies and skin health, while Spirulina excels in digestive health benefits. We highlight Moringa's nutritional edge over Matcha, showcasing its superior protein, fiber, and vitamin levels, as well as its caffeine-free nature. Whether you're a Moringa newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, we've got tips on blending it with ginger and fruits to enhance its earthy flavor, making it a delightful and nutritious component of your wellness journey. Tune in and elevate your nutrition game with the insights from this episode!
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Speaker 1 (00:09):
Welcome to a new episode of Am I there Yet?
Nutrition and Wellness.
And I've been asked for a fewtimes now about Moringa.
I use Moringa a lot, I have aMoringa shot, I have Moringa tea
.
I advocate for Moringa.
I use Moringa a lot, I have aMoringa shot, I have Moringa tea
.
I advocate for Moringa.
And people keep asking forinformation on Moringa, which
(00:33):
sometimes I find very surprising, so I decided to do an entire
podcast on Moringa.
So what Moringa is called thenickname for it is a miracle
tree, and the fact is it's notas popular as, say, kale or
(00:54):
spirulina, but it's growing inpopularity because of people
like myself who are advocatingfor it.
But this is a herb that hasbeen used for thousands of years
.
It's loaded in nutrients thatcan revitalize your body and
(01:14):
your mind, and so I'm going todiscuss a few things as why you
should try Moringa.
Yes, it's something you canconsume daily.
I'm going to do somecomparisons.
I'm going to talk about theuses.
(01:35):
I'm going to compare it tospirulina that people are more
familiar with spirulina.
I'm also going to do somecomparisons with matcha, since a
lot of people are familiar withmatcha, so let's get into it.
So first we're gonna go about.
(01:59):
Talk about some of the goodpoints.
It's a leafy green herb and youcan use the leaves, the pods,
the oil, the roots.
It's a complete source.
So you just choose the onesthat work for you and you move
along.
(02:19):
So one first thing Moringa ismore nutrient dense than kale.
Now you can't eat it like youwould kale, because kale is a
vegetable.
You saute it, you chop up thebaby ones, put it in a salad.
Moringa is something you add toyour main preparation.
(02:42):
But the bottom line is is it ismore nutrient dense than kale.
It's.
It has two times and this isproven two times the protein
that you would find in kale.
It has four times the calciumthat you would find in kale and
(03:07):
six times the iron, like youwould find in kale.
So you could have a shake withyour Moringa and get so much
more benefit than eating a hugebowl of kale.
So, and as it compares to kale,it has quite a few other
(03:33):
nutrients and that has beenshown in tests to reduce the
risk of heart disease and cancer.
You know various studies toreduce the risk of heart disease
and cancer in various studies.
Moringa 2.
Let's move on to Moringa is theperfect solution for iron
(03:59):
deficiency, anemia.
It could be more effective thantaking traditional iron
supplements to reduce your irondeficiency.
And what is anemia?
First thing, what is anemia?
Anemia is a deficiency fromiron which occurs when the body
(04:26):
cannot produce enough healthyblood cells to transport oxygen
to the organs in the body.
So you see how important ironis to your body, and Moringo is
a more efficient solution andcould be actually more effective
than traditional ironsupplements that you would take.
Three, third point there havebeen studies conducted that
(04:53):
indicate that Moringa may helpprevent and control diabetes.
How it does this is thatMoringa has been found to
effectively control blood sugarlevels, which may help increase
glucose tolerance.
(05:14):
Four moringa is heart healthy,and protecting our heart is
essential to our health, andmoringa has exactly what the
heart needs.
It has antioxidant compoundsthat help eliminate free
radicals that damage your veinsand your arteries, and it will
(05:38):
help to reduce your cholesteroland inflammation to maintain
healthy circulation.
Now I've said this before and Ithink I need to drive it home
the presence of cholesterol iscomparable to the levels of
inflammation you have in yourbody.
So drinking Moringa and takingMoringa helps to reduce that
(06:02):
inflammation and hence itreduces the cholesterol levels,
that inflammation, and hence itreduces the cholesterol levels.
Moringa is also a source offiber, because it has a compound
that promotes healthy bowelmovement, and so that also helps
to lower cholesterol and solowers your risk of a stroke.
(06:23):
As a matter of fact, oneteaspoon of Moringa powder can
provide you with around 10% ofthe daily recommended amount of
fiber.
So you know you're eating stuff, but in your morning drink you
put a little Moringa.
In Number five, and I justdiscussed this.
(06:47):
Moringa reduces inflammation inthe body, and inflammation in
the body is one of the silentkillers that there is.
People associate just pain andswelling with inflammation, but
inflammation in your arteries iswhat then increase your
(07:12):
cholesterol levels and put youat a risk for heart disease.
So moringa is one of thestrongest natural
anti-inflammatory items you canfind inflammatory items you can
(07:39):
find because it has over 40antioxidants and two dozen other
anti-inflammatory compounds.
It helps to and, with theinflammation issue solved, it
will help to prevent oxidativestress and ultimately damage to
(08:02):
your organs.
So that's your inflammation.
We're just going through somepoints and you know we have you
know our episodes are what 20minutes.
So we're going through thisfast and we'll continue to build
on the subject.
Moringa is also an excellentsource of protein.
Excellent, excellent source ofprotein.
(08:24):
Excellent source of protein,that is, it is made up of amino
acids, some of which your bodyproduces naturally, and nine
essential amino acids you needto consume in your diet.
Moringa contains all nineessential amino acids and, in
(08:47):
total, protein content is around26% for moringa.
So when you take one dose ofmoringa, 26% of that moringa
dose is protein, is protein, andso we find that, because of all
(09:13):
this, moringa is so versatile.
You can put it in your drink,you can make a tea there's so
many things you know and forpeople who are picky eaters,
then then you might find theearthy taste a bit off-putting,
but blending it with ginger andyour other fruits works.
(09:38):
Take it from me For those ofyou who've had my Moringa Blast
Wellness Shot, you can see thatthe other fruit, the green
apples, etc.
The cucumber that's blendedinto that shot helps to make it
more palatable, and people tendto be very surprised when they
(10:03):
taste the Moringa Blast andthey're like, oh, this is good.
Taste the moringa blast andthey're like, oh, this is good.
So let's go down the list ofthings that research have proven
as it relates to moringa.
It has potential effects againstdiabetes.
Reduces cholesterol, healingwound if you have a wound, you
(10:30):
consume a Moringa, your woundsheal faster.
It helps to controlhypertension.
Anti-inflammatory,anti-inflammatory,
anti-inflammatory can't stressthat enough anti-tumor power,
which that is cancer prevention.
And it's a protector of thestomach and it helps to regulate
(10:53):
heartburn and stomachalkalinity.
It protects the liver and it'sa general pain relief which
works because if it's reducinginflammation and all those
things, it's gonna reduce thepain in your body.
(11:15):
So what are some of theprecautions?
Moringa doesn't have a lot ofside effects.
But I'll just tell you some ofthe contradictions, because one
of the things I love to stressis that, yes, you use natural
remedies, but you need to beaware of the use of natural
remedies, because some of us aretaking other medication.
(11:38):
Some of us have natural thingsgoing on in our bodies that
could contradict the positiveeffect of the herbs is that
could contradict the positiveeffect of the herbs.
So one of the things as usualnot recommended for pregnant
women, especially if it has theroot or the bark of the plant.
(11:58):
If you're currently on bloodpressure or blood sugar
medications, you can be pilingin the Moringa sugar medications
.
You can't be piling in themoringa.
That's us, that's it, thatthat's something that you would
have to then take in small dosesand as your situation improves
then you can increase the usageof moringa, which helps
(12:22):
preventative and curative.
But if you're taking a certainamount of blood pressure or
diabetic or blood sugar, if youtake some particular dose of
blood sugar medication and bloodpressure medication, you cannot
be taking the same dosage ofMoringa as somebody per se who
(12:46):
is not on that medication.
There are some people that havebeen shown if they overdo it
they might have nausea or alittle diarrhea, but that is in
large doses you're overdoing it.
If that ever happens, that meanyou're overdoing it and you
need to pull back.
(13:06):
You know like, yeah, slow itdown.
So let us move on Now.
Everyone has heard aboutspirulina over the years.
Now, personally, I can tell youI would.
I tried.
But spirulina is from the seaand so sometimes I taste the sea
(13:30):
and I don't want to taste thesea, so I tend to not take
spirulina.
So when I discovered the powerof moringa, I was so happy.
So we're going to do acomparison with spirulina and
let's see how it works.
(13:51):
Okay, and this is proven.
So spirulina contains a higheramount of protein than moringa.
However, mora has more vitaminA than spirulina, so it makes it
complementary if you're takingit together as part of an
(14:12):
overall balanced diet plan,including chlorophyll, while
Moringa provides an antioxidantboost as well, but with more
minerals and more vitamins.
So that's a decision you haveto make.
(14:42):
Moringa, however, is usuallypreferred by those seeking
natural remedies forinflammation, allergies or skin
condition because of the potentantioxidant features.
So you know, moringa can act asa natural protection against
(15:05):
external factors likeenvironmental pollution and the
stresses of everyday life.
For those who struggle withdigestive issues such as
bloating or digestive imbalance,spirulina has a cleansing
effect which might do wonderscompared to moringa, effect
(15:30):
which might do wonders comparedto moringa.
Moringa protects, but spirulinahas a cleansing effect which
you know it makes you go to thetoilet, which some people prefer
.
When compared to each other,though, spirulina and moringa
are both very nutrient densesources of plant-based protein,
but moringa is an excellentsource of iron which, without
(15:52):
being as high in calories asspirulina.
You heard that Spirulina andMoringa are both very
nutrient-dense sources ofplant-based protein, but Moringa
is an excellent source of ironwithout being as high in
(16:13):
calories as Spirulina itcontains approximately 4
calories per gram, which is morethan moringa that, that is, one
to two calories per gram.
So, in conclusion, when youcompare spirulina and moringa,
they both offer valuablenutrition, whether taken
(16:36):
separately or combined together.
So you can consider addingeither of these, but I'm going
to encourage you with themoringa, especially if you're
listening to me.
Here in texan cagos we havemoringa trees that grow wild,
you know, take advantage of that.
I have somebody who's sittingacross in front of me here
(17:00):
listening on this recording andshe's like what's spirulina?
Well, spirulina is a blue-greenalgae that has been used in
traditional diets over the worldfor centuries, just as Moringa
has been doing.
It's high in protein and Bvitamins.
It's usually sold in powderform so you can add it to shakes
(17:21):
or smoothies.
Sold in powder form, so you canadd it to shakes or smoothies.
It has essential fatty acidsand minerals like iron and
calcium and zinc, and it hasbeen proven to boost beneficial
for the immune system support,you know, as well as digestion
(17:41):
for the detoxifying effects.
It will send you to the toilet,but I personally the taste of it
takes getting used to and Inever did.
I would buy spirulina and itwould be in the fridge and I
just look at it every time andI'm like no, no.
And so that's how I came toMoringainga.
And so it could be.
(18:03):
If you can't stand that fishytaste to me it's a fishy taste.
Moringa is better for, it'sbetter for you, and spirulina
tends to not blend well.
Like you put it in a shake andit's just there.
Like you know, moringa tells itwill dissolve in.
You know, dissolve it will go,but spirulina just stands solid,
(18:27):
man.
So that's just, that's justmine, that's just my issue, not
your issue.
Last but not least, we are goingto discuss matcha, because we
all, over the years, we matcha,matcha and they're both
(18:59):
nutritional powerhouses.
But let's see how they compareto each other.
So let's discuss proteincontent and amino acids.
When it comes to proteincontent and amino acids, Moringa
(19:26):
takes the lead over Matcha.
Moringa is a plant based sourcedue to its high protein content
and the presence of 18 aminoacids, including all nine
essential amino acids.
Remember that.
I said that earlier.
So that makes it a betterchoice for individuals following
a vegetarian or a vegan diet,as those aim to increase their
protein intake.
On the other hand, matcha doescontain some protein amino acids
(19:51):
, including the L-thiamine notquite match the protein power of
Moringa.
Then we have to take a look atthings like fiber.
(20:16):
Moringa pulls out a head ofmatcha in this instance because
it has a higher fiber contentand so it promotes a feeling of
fullness which assists you whenyou're watching your weight, etc
.
When it comes to antioxidants,both moringa and matcha have
(20:40):
been shown as good sources.
In this instance, matcha standsout because it has what they
call catechins sorry for mypronunciation, but these
catechins which is believed topossess potent cancer-fighting
properties, on the other hand,potent cancer fighting
(21:05):
properties, on the other hand,moringa offers a variety of
antioxidants, such as vitamin C,beta carotene, curicin and
chlorogenic acid, which alsocontribute to lowering blood
sugar levels and helps withfighting cancer.
With fighting cancer, then youhave, when you're looking at
(21:32):
your vitamin and your mineralintake.
In this instance, moringa trulyshines, matcha cannot it really
there's no really comparisonhere, because the amount of
vitamin A and C and calcium andiron, the notable quantities of
(21:55):
potassium, magnesium and zincfound in Moringa, matcha just
can't compare.
If you're just going to look atthe general vitamins and
minerals that you're looking for, moringa just shines.
When it comes on to nutrition,moringa surpasses matcha in
(22:16):
terms of vitamin and mineralcontent Bottom line.
The studies have been done,they've checked and we checked.
However, matcha does provide anamount of vitamin C and
potassium.
So I'm not saying that matchahas no bites.
You know it has vitamin C andpotassium, but Moringa I say it
(22:40):
again vitamins a and c andcalcium and iron and magnesium,
potassium and zinc boom lastmonth at least.
Let's look at caffeine.
Moringa takes the lead here.
It contains caffeine thatoffers an ex sustained energy
(23:02):
boost without the jitters andcrashes that you would have
associated with coffee.
Um, it's if that's because ithas um l-thiamine, which
promotes a state of alertness,promotes a state of alertness.
(23:26):
On the other hand, moringa iscaffeine free, which makes it a
suitable choice for anyone whois sensitive to caffeine or want
to avoid caffeine altogether.
When it comes on to taste, eachof them have their own flavor.
Matcha has a bitterness to itthat often balances when you
have sweetness in your lattesand your desserts.
(23:47):
On the other hand, moringa hasthis earthy flavor that can
easily be incorporated in dishes.
You can bake and add it to foodand it blends in because it has
that earthiness to it, and youcan blend Moringa in to your
(24:11):
food without significantlyaltering the taste.
So you can use.
So, in essence, you can useMatcha and Moringa when you're
baking, for tea, for savorydishes, and you know it's two
(24:31):
different things.
Matcha, you find it in sweetsand desserts, etc.
While Moringa can go across theboard.
So another thing, final thingMatcha is primarily consumed as
a tea or used as an ingredientwhen you're baking or in sweets,
(24:55):
etc.
Moringa, you can use it to doanything.
You can use it to.
You know, it's just convenient.
When you're brewing something,you can have a moringa tea.
If you want to, you can havewhatever.
(25:15):
So, at the end of the day, thechoice you make when it comes to
Moringa versus kale, versusspirulina, versus matcha, it
(25:39):
depends on what you are lookingfor.
What I attempted to do was todifferentiate between these
powerhouses and what they offerand, as you can see, in general,
moringa stands on its own.
It is truly that miracle tree,you know.
(26:00):
So your choice basicallydepends on your health goal and
preferences.
However, as I said, try myMoringa Blast, try my Moringa
Tea, try it, you won't regret it.
(26:23):
And, as always, always consultyour doctor before you start
incorporating natural remedies.
Always inform people likemyself, your nutrition coach,
your wellness coach, yourwellness advocate, about
medications that you're taking.
Be transparent, be honest,because you could be doing more
(26:49):
harm to your body than good.
You need to make sure that aperson administering herbal
revenue to you is trained sothey understand the
contradictions, because I'm notjust going to give somebody oh,
try this.
I personally ask a lot ofquestions what's your latest?
What's your health status?
Are you taking medication?
(27:10):
Do you take something to sleep?
I what you know.
I ask a lot of questions, sothat's it.
So until next time, bye, thankyou.
Welcome to a new episode of Am I there Yet?
Nutrition and Wellness.
And I've been asked for a fewtimes now about Moringa.
I use Moringa a lot, I have aMoringa shot, I have Moringa tea
.
I advocate for Moringa.
I use Moringa a lot, I have aMoringa shot, I have Moringa tea
.
I advocate for Moringa.
And people keep asking forinformation on Moringa, which
(00:33):
sometimes I find very surprising, so I decided to do an entire
podcast on Moringa.
So what Moringa is called thenickname for it is a miracle
tree, and the fact is it's notas popular as, say, kale or
(00:54):
spirulina, but it's growing inpopularity because of people
like myself who are advocatingfor it.
But this is a herb that hasbeen used for thousands of years
.
It's loaded in nutrients thatcan revitalize your body and
(01:14):
your mind, and so I'm going todiscuss a few things as why you
should try Moringa.
Yes, it's something you canconsume daily.
I'm going to do somecomparisons.
I'm going to talk about theuses.
(01:35):
I'm going to compare it tospirulina that people are more
familiar with spirulina.
I'm also going to do somecomparisons with matcha, since a
lot of people are familiar withmatcha, so let's get into it.
So first we're gonna go about.
(01:59):
Talk about some of the goodpoints.
It's a leafy green herb and youcan use the leaves, the pods,
the oil, the roots.
It's a complete source.
So you just choose the onesthat work for you and you move
along.
(02:19):
So one first thing Moringa ismore nutrient dense than kale.
Now you can't eat it like youwould kale, because kale is a
vegetable.
You saute it, you chop up thebaby ones, put it in a salad.
Moringa is something you add toyour main preparation.
(02:42):
But the bottom line is is it ismore nutrient dense than kale.
It's.
It has two times and this isproven two times the protein
that you would find in kale.
It has four times the calciumthat you would find in kale and
(03:07):
six times the iron, like youwould find in kale.
So you could have a shake withyour Moringa and get so much
more benefit than eating a hugebowl of kale.
So, and as it compares to kale,it has quite a few other
(03:33):
nutrients and that has beenshown in tests to reduce the
risk of heart disease and cancer.
You know various studies toreduce the risk of heart disease
and cancer in various studies.
Moringa 2.
Let's move on to Moringa is theperfect solution for iron
(03:59):
deficiency, anemia.
It could be more effective thantaking traditional iron
supplements to reduce your irondeficiency.
And what is anemia?
First thing, what is anemia?
Anemia is a deficiency fromiron which occurs when the body
(04:26):
cannot produce enough healthyblood cells to transport oxygen
to the organs in the body.
So you see how important ironis to your body, and Moringo is
a more efficient solution andcould be actually more effective
than traditional ironsupplements that you would take.
Three, third point there havebeen studies conducted that
(04:53):
indicate that Moringa may helpprevent and control diabetes.
How it does this is thatMoringa has been found to
effectively control blood sugarlevels, which may help increase
glucose tolerance.
(05:14):
Four moringa is heart healthy,and protecting our heart is
essential to our health, andmoringa has exactly what the
heart needs.
It has antioxidant compoundsthat help eliminate free
radicals that damage your veinsand your arteries, and it will
(05:38):
help to reduce your cholesteroland inflammation to maintain
healthy circulation.
Now I've said this before and Ithink I need to drive it home
the presence of cholesterol iscomparable to the levels of
inflammation you have in yourbody.
So drinking Moringa and takingMoringa helps to reduce that
(06:02):
inflammation and hence itreduces the cholesterol levels,
that inflammation, and hence itreduces the cholesterol levels.
Moringa is also a source offiber, because it has a compound
that promotes healthy bowelmovement, and so that also helps
to lower cholesterol and solowers your risk of a stroke.
(06:23):
As a matter of fact, oneteaspoon of Moringa powder can
provide you with around 10% ofthe daily recommended amount of
fiber.
So you know you're eating stuff, but in your morning drink you
put a little Moringa.
In Number five, and I justdiscussed this.
(06:47):
Moringa reduces inflammation inthe body, and inflammation in
the body is one of the silentkillers that there is.
People associate just pain andswelling with inflammation, but
inflammation in your arteries iswhat then increase your
(07:12):
cholesterol levels and put youat a risk for heart disease.
So moringa is one of thestrongest natural
anti-inflammatory items you canfind inflammatory items you can
(07:39):
find because it has over 40antioxidants and two dozen other
anti-inflammatory compounds.
It helps to and, with theinflammation issue solved, it
will help to prevent oxidativestress and ultimately damage to
(08:02):
your organs.
So that's your inflammation.
We're just going through somepoints and you know we have you
know our episodes are what 20minutes.
So we're going through thisfast and we'll continue to build
on the subject.
Moringa is also an excellentsource of protein.
Excellent, excellent source ofprotein.
(08:24):
Excellent source of protein,that is, it is made up of amino
acids, some of which your bodyproduces naturally, and nine
essential amino acids you needto consume in your diet.
Moringa contains all nineessential amino acids and, in
(08:47):
total, protein content is around26% for moringa.
So when you take one dose ofmoringa, 26% of that moringa
dose is protein, is protein, andso we find that, because of all
(09:13):
this, moringa is so versatile.
You can put it in your drink,you can make a tea there's so
many things you know and forpeople who are picky eaters,
then then you might find theearthy taste a bit off-putting,
but blending it with ginger andyour other fruits works.
(09:38):
Take it from me For those ofyou who've had my Moringa Blast
Wellness Shot, you can see thatthe other fruit, the green
apples, etc.
The cucumber that's blendedinto that shot helps to make it
more palatable, and people tendto be very surprised when they
(10:03):
taste the Moringa Blast andthey're like, oh, this is good.
Taste the moringa blast andthey're like, oh, this is good.
So let's go down the list ofthings that research have proven
as it relates to moringa.
It has potential effects againstdiabetes.
Reduces cholesterol, healingwound if you have a wound, you
(10:30):
consume a Moringa, your woundsheal faster.
It helps to controlhypertension.
Anti-inflammatory,anti-inflammatory,
anti-inflammatory can't stressthat enough anti-tumor power,
which that is cancer prevention.
And it's a protector of thestomach and it helps to regulate
(10:53):
heartburn and stomachalkalinity.
It protects the liver and it'sa general pain relief which
works because if it's reducinginflammation and all those
things, it's gonna reduce thepain in your body.
(11:15):
So what are some of theprecautions?
Moringa doesn't have a lot ofside effects.
But I'll just tell you some ofthe contradictions, because one
of the things I love to stressis that, yes, you use natural
remedies, but you need to beaware of the use of natural
remedies, because some of us aretaking other medication.
(11:38):
Some of us have natural thingsgoing on in our bodies that
could contradict the positiveeffect of the herbs is that
could contradict the positiveeffect of the herbs.
So one of the things as usualnot recommended for pregnant
women, especially if it has theroot or the bark of the plant.
(11:58):
If you're currently on bloodpressure or blood sugar
medications, you can be pilingin the Moringa sugar medications
.
You can't be piling in themoringa.
That's us, that's it, thatthat's something that you would
have to then take in small dosesand as your situation improves
then you can increase the usageof moringa, which helps
(12:22):
preventative and curative.
But if you're taking a certainamount of blood pressure or
diabetic or blood sugar, if youtake some particular dose of
blood sugar medication and bloodpressure medication, you cannot
be taking the same dosage ofMoringa as somebody per se who
(12:46):
is not on that medication.
There are some people that havebeen shown if they overdo it
they might have nausea or alittle diarrhea, but that is in
large doses you're overdoing it.
If that ever happens, that meanyou're overdoing it and you
need to pull back.
(13:06):
You know like, yeah, slow itdown.
So let us move on Now.
Everyone has heard aboutspirulina over the years.
Now, personally, I can tell youI would.
I tried.
But spirulina is from the seaand so sometimes I taste the sea
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and I don't want to taste thesea, so I tend to not take
spirulina.
So when I discovered the powerof moringa, I was so happy.
So we're going to do acomparison with spirulina and
let's see how it works.
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Okay, and this is proven.
So spirulina contains a higheramount of protein than moringa.
However, mora has more vitaminA than spirulina, so it makes it
complementary if you're takingit together as part of an
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overall balanced diet plan,including chlorophyll, while
Moringa provides an antioxidantboost as well, but with more
minerals and more vitamins.
So that's a decision you haveto make.
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Moringa, however, is usuallypreferred by those seeking
natural remedies forinflammation, allergies or skin
condition because of the potentantioxidant features.
So you know, moringa can act asa natural protection against
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external factors likeenvironmental pollution and the
stresses of everyday life.
For those who struggle withdigestive issues such as
bloating or digestive imbalance,spirulina has a cleansing
effect which might do wonderscompared to moringa, effect
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which might do wonders comparedto moringa.
Moringa protects, but spirulinahas a cleansing effect which
you know it makes you go to thetoilet, which some people prefer
.
When compared to each other,though, spirulina and moringa
are both very nutrient densesources of plant-based protein,
but moringa is an excellentsource of iron which, without
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being as high in calories asspirulina.
You heard that Spirulina andMoringa are both very
nutrient-dense sources ofplant-based protein, but Moringa
is an excellent source of ironwithout being as high in
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calories as Spirulina itcontains approximately 4
calories per gram, which is morethan moringa that, that is, one
to two calories per gram.
So, in conclusion, when youcompare spirulina and moringa,
they both offer valuablenutrition, whether taken
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separately or combined together.
So you can consider addingeither of these, but I'm going
to encourage you with themoringa, especially if you're
listening to me.
Here in texan cagos we havemoringa trees that grow wild,
you know, take advantage of that.
I have somebody who's sittingacross in front of me here
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listening on this recording andshe's like what's spirulina?
Well, spirulina is a blue-greenalgae that has been used in
traditional diets over the worldfor centuries, just as Moringa
has been doing.
It's high in protein and Bvitamins.
It's usually sold in powderform so you can add it to shakes
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or smoothies.
Sold in powder form, so you canadd it to shakes or smoothies.
It has essential fatty acidsand minerals like iron and
calcium and zinc, and it hasbeen proven to boost beneficial
for the immune system support,you know, as well as digestion
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for the detoxifying effects.
It will send you to the toilet,but I personally the taste of it
takes getting used to and Inever did.
I would buy spirulina and itwould be in the fridge and I
just look at it every time andI'm like no, no.
And so that's how I came toMoringainga.
And so it could be.
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If you can't stand that fishytaste to me it's a fishy taste.
Moringa is better for, it'sbetter for you, and spirulina
tends to not blend well.
Like you put it in a shake andit's just there.
Like you know, moringa tells itwill dissolve in.
You know, dissolve it will go,but spirulina just stands solid,
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man.
So that's just, that's justmine, that's just my issue, not
your issue.
Last but not least, we are goingto discuss matcha, because we
all, over the years, we matcha,matcha and they're both
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nutritional powerhouses.
But let's see how they compareto each other.
So let's discuss proteincontent and amino acids.
When it comes to proteincontent and amino acids, Moringa
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takes the lead over Matcha.
Moringa is a plant based sourcedue to its high protein content
and the presence of 18 aminoacids, including all nine
essential amino acids.
Remember that.
I said that earlier.
So that makes it a betterchoice for individuals following
a vegetarian or a vegan diet,as those aim to increase their
protein intake.
On the other hand, matcha doescontain some protein amino acids
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, including the L-thiamine notquite match the protein power of
Moringa.
Then we have to take a look atthings like fiber.
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Moringa pulls out a head ofmatcha in this instance because
it has a higher fiber contentand so it promotes a feeling of
fullness which assists you whenyou're watching your weight, etc
.
When it comes to antioxidants,both moringa and matcha have
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been shown as good sources.
In this instance, matcha standsout because it has what they
call catechins sorry for mypronunciation, but these
catechins which is believed topossess potent cancer-fighting
properties, on the other hand,potent cancer fighting
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properties, on the other hand,moringa offers a variety of
antioxidants, such as vitamin C,beta carotene, curicin and
chlorogenic acid, which alsocontribute to lowering blood
sugar levels and helps withfighting cancer.
With fighting cancer, then youhave, when you're looking at
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your vitamin and your mineralintake.
In this instance, moringa trulyshines, matcha cannot it really
there's no really comparisonhere, because the amount of
vitamin A and C and calcium andiron, the notable quantities of
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potassium, magnesium and zincfound in Moringa, matcha just
can't compare.
If you're just going to look atthe general vitamins and
minerals that you're looking for, moringa just shines.
When it comes on to nutrition,moringa surpasses matcha in
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terms of vitamin and mineralcontent Bottom line.
The studies have been done,they've checked and we checked.
However, matcha does provide anamount of vitamin C and
potassium.
So I'm not saying that matchahas no bites.
You know it has vitamin C andpotassium, but Moringa I say it
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again vitamins a and c andcalcium and iron and magnesium,
potassium and zinc boom lastmonth at least.
Let's look at caffeine.
Moringa takes the lead here.
It contains caffeine thatoffers an ex sustained energy
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boost without the jitters andcrashes that you would have
associated with coffee.
Um, it's if that's because ithas um l-thiamine, which
promotes a state of alertness,promotes a state of alertness.
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On the other hand, moringa iscaffeine free, which makes it a
suitable choice for anyone whois sensitive to caffeine or want
to avoid caffeine altogether.
When it comes on to taste, eachof them have their own flavor.
Matcha has a bitterness to itthat often balances when you
have sweetness in your lattesand your desserts.
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On the other hand, moringa hasthis earthy flavor that can
easily be incorporated in dishes.
You can bake and add it to foodand it blends in because it has
that earthiness to it, and youcan blend Moringa in to your
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food without significantlyaltering the taste.
So you can use.
So, in essence, you can useMatcha and Moringa when you're
baking, for tea, for savorydishes, and you know it's two
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different things.
Matcha, you find it in sweetsand desserts, etc.
While Moringa can go across theboard.
So another thing, final thingMatcha is primarily consumed as
a tea or used as an ingredientwhen you're baking or in sweets,
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etc.
Moringa, you can use it to doanything.
You can use it to.
You know, it's just convenient.
When you're brewing something,you can have a moringa tea.
If you want to, you can havewhatever.
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So, at the end of the day, thechoice you make when it comes to
Moringa versus kale, versusspirulina, versus matcha, it
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depends on what you are lookingfor.
What I attempted to do was todifferentiate between these
powerhouses and what they offerand, as you can see, in general,
moringa stands on its own.
It is truly that miracle tree,you know.
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So your choice basicallydepends on your health goal and
preferences.
However, as I said, try myMoringa Blast, try my Moringa
Tea, try it, you won't regret it.
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And, as always, always consultyour doctor before you start
incorporating natural remedies.
Always inform people likemyself, your nutrition coach,
your wellness coach, yourwellness advocate, about
medications that you're taking.
Be transparent, be honest,because you could be doing more
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harm to your body than good.
You need to make sure that aperson administering herbal
revenue to you is trained sothey understand the
contradictions, because I'm notjust going to give somebody oh,
try this.
I personally ask a lot ofquestions what's your latest?
What's your health status?
Are you taking medication?
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Do you take something to sleep?
I what you know.
I ask a lot of questions, sothat's it.
So until next time, bye, thankyou.
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