Health Benefits of Sorrel or Rosella:
Note: Natural foods contain health
benefits, but should be used in moderation. Too much of a good thing is not good.
Natural foods must not be used like
medicine but instead like food.
The benefits of sorrel can be gained by
consuming three to five cups a week.
Sorrel or Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)
is a species of hibiscus that grows in tropical climate. Ranging in height
between 1 and 2 meters or 3 to 6 feet, the plant has beautiful pink flowers and
Bright red fruit packed with vitamins, minerals, anthocyanins, flavonoids,
antioxidants and fibre.
Sorrel is extremely healthy and has an
incredible amount of vitamins and minerals. These minerals ranging from vitamins for
your nervous system to immune system boosters and natural fats.
What
Sorrel Contains:
Vitamins A, B2, B3, and C
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Protein
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
And Natural Healthy Fats
It
Increases Blood Circulation:
According to a recent study, drinking Sorrel
juice or tea tend to have lower blood pressure and encourage a healthier
cardiovascular system.
Strengthen
Bones and Teeth:
Sorrel contains calcium, persons who
drink Sorrel juice or tea are more likely to have stronger bones and stronger
teeth.
In addition by drinking Sorrel juice or
tea it reduces tingling in the hands and feet, as well as numbness, because of
the improved blood circulation. It also prevents Blood Cults that lead to Heart
Attack and Strokes.
Use
as a Sport Drink:
Sorrel extract is used by a lot of
companies in their sports drinks. This is due to Sorrel’s ability to cool down
your body and eliminate thirst. Sport drinks however contain a lot of corn
syrup and other, unhealthy sweeteners. The best choise is to make your own Sorrel
sports drink.
Boost
Your Immune System:
Sorrel has the power of vitamin C. It
not only boost your immune system to fight off viruses and bacteria, but it
also improves your blood circulation and heals wounds faster, regulates sugar
levels, improves asthma symptoms, improves your vision and all the other benefits
of vitamin C from a natural source.
Helps You Lose Weight:
If you eat a lot of starchy foods, Sorrel
should be added to your diet. According to a recently published study, Sorrel
decreases the production of amylase, an enzyme that transform starch into
sugars. Therefore, by consuming Sorrel juice or tea, your body will break down starch
faster and not transform the starch to sugar and fat. It also boosts your
metabolism, which allows you to do more and burn more calories.
Helps
Treat Cancer:
Another great benefit of Sorrel is its
aid in Cancer treatment. Various studies has shown that, high doses of Vitamin
C rich Sorrel Juices or tea helps your body to fight caner when combined with foods
that contain vitamin B17. In addition to that, unlike Cancer treatment and drugs,
it does not cause good cells to self-destruct and only targets cancerous cells.
Helps
with Breathing Problems:
You know that feeling when your nose is
stuffed and you can’t seem to breathe properly. Well, Sorrel Users are less
likely to experience this problem, as it is known to help you to breathe easier
and greatly decreases the narrowing of the airways. With better blood
circulation the oxygen you breathe travels through the body easily.
Having
a Healthy Family:
Planning to have a baby or already have
kids, Sorrel juice or tea should be added to the diet of the whole family.
Studies have shown that the consumption
of foods and or drinks which is high in calcium decrease the chance of
retardation in children because of the ability of Sorrel to improve their overall
nerve development and function.
Reduce
The Effects of Alcohol:
If you plan to consume some alcohol and
want to reduce the chances of throwing up or doing something that you might
regret afterwards, considering drinking Sorrel
juice with your alcohol. Sorrel juice or tea decrease the alcohol absorption
rate, but it also lessens alcohol’s effect on the system. The result? Mild
hangovers (if any) and less of everything that comes with them: headaches,
nausea, etc.
