Moringa Oleifera, a green plant with a rich blend of vitamins, minerals, and fibres, is known for all its nutritional and medicinal properties. Native to regions in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanisatan, as well as the Tropics, this plant is also said to help in weight loss. But how exactly?
Even though all parts of the Moringa plant is edible and thoroughly nutritious, the part that helps to lose weight is the leaves. They contain a high level of phytates, which are healthy plant compounds, as long as you are eating a balanced diet, with the ability to reduce mineral absorption during meals. The leaves are also packed with anti-inflammatory properties. They help alleviate the symptoms of inflammation which include extra weight around the belly among others. They, reportedly, also help in water retention and relieve the feeling of bloating. This benefits people who retain a lot of water in their body. Furthermore, several studies have shown that the plant improve fat breakdown and also reduce the formation of fat and the internet is filled with countless testimonials from people who have lost kilos by including Moringa in their diets.