To be honest, I have been putting off writing this for a while now, just because I am wary of my approach towards food being translated into some kind of health freakishness since my love for food and eating probably makes me the unlikeliest candidate for such a label. I mean health benefits would be the last thing on my mind if I came across a serving of meatloaf that has my name written all over it. Having said that though, the benefits of foods to our health and well-being is something that is now a part of our daily consciousness (and sub conscious) which is alright as long as food and eating is not treated as some form of self medication.
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For the sake of clarification: Sorrel (Rumex Acetosa) is not the same as Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). So even though the beverage is usually referred to as Sorrel Juice/Tea, it is actually made from the flowery waxy calyces of the Roselle and not the leafy Sorrel plant.The plant is native to a broad demograph of the world tropical regions, which spans across Australia, Nepal, Thailand, Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and even Latin America.
Health Benefits of Sorrel (Roselle) Juice:
While there are just loads and loads of health claims floating about about this amazing plant I am going to be minimalistic and stick with the basic scientifically proven facts.
Health Benefits of Sorrel (Roselle) Juice:
While there are just loads and loads of health claims floating about about this amazing plant I am going to be minimalistic and stick with the basic scientifically proven facts.
- Antioxidants - It has high levels of flavonoids which controls harmful free radicals in the body. Your heart will thank you for this!
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Antihypertensive
- Reduces the symptoms of Cystitis and other Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - Alot of women already vouch for the potency of cranberry juice to achieve this, but Sorrel Juice has been proven to be more effective
- Weight Loss - The production of amylase is inhibited; which is the enzyme that breaks down complex sugars and starches
- Mild Diuretic for water retention
- Vitamin C boost - It actually contains 3 times more Vitamin C than blackcurrant and 9 times more than other citrus fruits (Citrus Sinensis L)
Sources
McKay D.L., Chen C.Y., Saltzman E., Blumberg J.B. "Hibiscus Sabdariffa L tea lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults". Journal of Nutrition, 2010 Feb: 140(2): 298-303.
Hausawadi C., Kawabata J., Kasai T. "Hibiscus acid as an inhibitor of starch digestion in the Caco-2 cell model system". Bioscience Biotechnology Biochemistry, 2001: 65: 2087-2089.
Carvajal-Zarrabal O., Haywood-Jones P.M., Orta-Flores Z., Nolasco-Hipolito C., Barradas-Dermitz D.M., Aguilar-Usang M.G., Pedroza-Hernandez M.F. "Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa L dried ethanol extract on fat absorption - excretion, and body weight implication in rats.
Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation.
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McKay D.L., Chen C.Y., Saltzman E., Blumberg J.B. "Hibiscus Sabdariffa L tea lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults". Journal of Nutrition, 2010 Feb: 140(2): 298-303.
Hausawadi C., Kawabata J., Kasai T. "Hibiscus acid as an inhibitor of starch digestion in the Caco-2 cell model system". Bioscience Biotechnology Biochemistry, 2001: 65: 2087-2089.
Carvajal-Zarrabal O., Haywood-Jones P.M., Orta-Flores Z., Nolasco-Hipolito C., Barradas-Dermitz D.M., Aguilar-Usang M.G., Pedroza-Hernandez M.F. "Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa L dried ethanol extract on fat absorption - excretion, and body weight implication in rats.
Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation.
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