You must have heard of Sahajan before! Sahajan or moringa, also known as drumsticks. It is a vegetable that is commonly used in a variety of dishes such as sambhar, soup, avial etc. Perhaps you have also heard about its health benefits. But today we are telling you about 3 tremendous benefits related to Sahajan-
Sahajan is considered a super plant due to its powerful properties. It contains more vitamin-A than carrots, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more vitamin-C than oranges and more potassium than bananas. These properties help our body to fight many types of diseases. Sahajan leaves contain minerals like potassium, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium. 100 grams of this contains the following vitamins and minerals:
Nutritional Elements
- Vitamin-A- 6.78 mg
- Vitamin-C – 220 mg
- Iron – 0.85 mg
- Fiber- 0.90 mg
- Riboflavin – 0.05 mg
- Calcium- 440 mg
- Thiamine – 0.06 mg
- Fat – 1.70 mg
- Calories- 92
- Carbohydrates – 12.5 grams
- Protein – 6.70 grams
Ayurveda doctor and health coach Dr. Aishwarya Santosh is giving us information about the benefits associated with Sahajn.
Benefits of SahajanÂ
Good for bone health
It keeps bones healthy. It is rich in calcium and iron. Both of these things are necessary for strong bones. Apart from this, minerals like phosphorus and zinc in Sahajan keep bones and joints healthy in old age.
In addition, it also has anti-osteoporotic properties, which reduce the risk of getting osteoporosis.
Beneficial in diabetes
Sahajan is good for people suffering from diabetes, because it contains a protein like insulin. It detoxifies the bladder, which keeps the body’s blood sugar level under control.
The presence of glycoside-cryptochlorogenic acid in Sahajan reduces the effects of diabetes. Therefore, if your blood sugar level is high, then you should include Sahajan in the diet.
Nectar for the stomach
Sahajan contains vitamin-B like riboflavin, which keeps your digestive system healthy. Vitamin-B breaks down food, making it easier to digest. Moreover, fiber is present in sahajan. It removes stomach related problems such as constipation, acidity.
It also has anti-ulcer properties. Therefore, eating it reduces the risk of ulcers.
How should Sahajan be taken?
- Sahajan can be taken in the form of leaves, powder, juice or vegetable.
- You boil some leaves of Sahajan in hot water. Then add a few drops of lemon to it. Then take it.
- You can add chopped fresh leaves to many recipes. You can also add sahajan’s padur to a soup or curry. Sahajn powder can be taken 2-3 grams daily.
- If you want, you can make sahjan vegetables and eat them.
Precautions
Excessive amounts can cause a variety of side effects-
- Your blood pressure decreases.
- The heart rate slows down.
- Avoid taking it with thyroid medication.
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