Moringa, quinoa and Multigrain Flour for Improving Immunity
In a live interview on ARY News Channel Dr Shahzad Basra explained how moringa, quinoa, chia are effective againsts corona. There is no vaccine, proper treatment for COVID19. Only solution is social distance and better immunity. To improve immunity superfoods help a lot. These superfoods are nutrient dense foods which are heavily loaded with minerals, vitamins, phyto-active compounds. The leading superfoods are moringa, quinoa, chia and amaranth. These are now available and being grown in Pakistan. Multigrain flour comprising wheat, barley, oat, millets, sorghum, chickpea, pulses, flaxseed, moringa and quinoa is another interesting introduction. So instead of eating white flour 3 times a day eating bread of multigrain flour improves health and immunity.
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Moringa and product quality judgment tips Large
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How to adjust best dose of moringa
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Duration of using Moringa by Dr. Shahzad Basra
Moringa oliefera is a miracle tree having enormous health benefits. It is used for improving immune system and nutrient deficiencies. Moringa is also very effective against diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, arthritis, inflammation, body pains and arthritis. Moringa dried leaves are used by majority of the people. How long moringa can be used? Is there a specific dosage and period for using moringa? Is prolonged usage is harmful? No, moringa is a food supplement and can use safely used for prolonged period, even for whole life.
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