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Moringa pods and kernells

Moringa pods botanically classified as Moringa oleifera, enriched with nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamins, and essential amino acids are also found in quinoa and animal meat. In addition, Moringa seeds are also rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Here are the benefits of Moringa pods:
1. Lower blood pressure

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to serious heart problems, such as strokes and heart attacks. Lowering blood pressure is one of the best known benefits of Moringa pods. You can boil Moringa pods and drink the water regularly.

 2. Makes you sleep more soundly and increases energy

For those of you who have trouble sleeping well, there is no harm in drinking Moringa pods boiled water an hour before you go to bed. Besides being able to help you sleep soundly, this moringa stew can make your body more energized the next morning.
The reason is, a handful of moringa pods contains three times the iron content of spinach leaves. This is also what makes the benefits of Moringa pods good for people who have deficiency anemia. The body needs to consume enough iron to produce and carry oxygenated red blood cells to muscles, organs and other body tissues.

 3. Lowering blood sugar

A 2014 study published in Acta Histochemica reported that a decrease in blood sugar levels could be considered a benefit of Moringa pods, which is especially good for diabetic people.
However, this study was only carried out to the lab rats and the efficacy has not been proven in humans. However, so far the results are promising. It's good that you consult your doctor before using Moringa pods to control your diabetes symptoms.

 4. Maintain skin health and beauty

Moringa pods are enriched with antioxidants that can fight free radicals that cause premature aging of the skin. You can make the oil extracted from the Moringa pods a natural moisturizer to keep the skin smooth, soft and radiant.

 How to use or consume Moringa pods

To get the benefits of Moringa pods, you can process or get processed it in several ways below.
Moringa pods can be consumed like nuts. Roast it in the oven (just like cooking popcorn), or you can add it with a mixture of granola and other dried fruit.
You can boil it like peas and use it as a side dish for any food.
Moringa pods can be boiled for 15 minutes, then strain the water to drink as herbal tea.