1 Humble Shrub 10 Amazing Benefits. The 1 Natural Food Every Kitchen Must Have.

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If I was asked what is the one thing I cannot do without in my kitchen – I would say without a doubt its fresh Aloe Vera!

Over the recent years this short stemmed shrub has made permanent home in my kitchen for its totally amazing benefits and versatile uses – whether it’s for a smoothie every morning, cuts, scrapes, hair or skin care – you name it I find myself reaching for fresh Aloe and with good reason.

You may have heard of using aloe for soothing skin or on cuts and bruises, or even sun burns, but when aloe is taken internally its potency and effectiveness are magnified. Here are some of its powerful benefits when taken internally

  1. Aloe possesses more than 70 trace minerals that work internally to calm inflammation in the gut
  2. It rejuvenates the appendix, as well as the ileum.
  3. It also delivers a very bioavailable form of B12. Aloe is a wonderful natural B12 enhancer.
  4. Aloe vera is antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal (including anti-mold), and anti-parasitic (including antiworm).
  5. It’s very useful for killing off the pathogens that create colon cancer, stomach cancer, and rectal cancer.
  6. It supports the pancreas.
  7. It also has the unique ability to reduce hemorrhoids and stop the growth of polyps,
  8. Aloe is also your ally when exposed to any kind of radiation – it has beta-carotene combined with lignins that remove radiation from the body.
  9. Amazing soother and nourishment for skin, cuts, burns, bruises
  10. Wonderful treatment for hair


Bringing aloe into your diet is an amazing heath boost that builds your overall immunity and all round health. A wonderful ally you always want in your diet. If you have any of the following conditions and/symptoms, please consider bringing Aloe Vera into your diet
¨      Acid re flux
¨      Constipation
¨      Anxiousness
¨      Dark-under eye circles
¨      Food allergies
¨      Stomach aches
¨      Abdominal pressure and/or cramping
¨      Hormonal imbalances
¨      Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
¨      Crohn’s disease
¨      Any type of inflammatory bowel disease
¨      Colorectal cancer
¨      Stomach cancer
¨      Pancreatic cancer
¨      Stomach ulcers
¨      Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
¨      Bladdar and kidney infections
¨      Sciatica
¨      Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
¨      Hemorrhoids
¨      Polyps
¨      Acne
¨      Eczema
¨      Psoriasis
¨      All autoimmune diseases & disorders
¨      Fatty liver
¨      Jaundice
¨      Liver disease

Ways To Bring Aloe Into Your Diet
  1. Fresh Aloe Water: Cut up a fresh aloe leaf. Use a 2 inch section, scoop out the gel and blend with 10 oz of water to make fresh aloe water. Consuming aloe water everyday is an irreplacable supplement giving all the wonderful benefits of the wonder plant
  2. Aloe Smoothie: You can always add the gel from a two inch section of the fresh leaf into you regular smoothie (this way you don’t get any taste while getting all the wonderful benefits)
  3. Aloe Cooler: Here is a simple aloe cooler receipe from the book Life-changigng Foods by Anthony Williams. 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1 cup coconut water, fresh alos gel from a 2 – 3 inch size piece of aloe leaf. Blend well in a blender. This makes a delicious and bright cocktail that also hydrates the body
  4. Grape Aloe: Blend 2 cups of grapes with a 2 inch scoop of fresh aloe and a small piece of ginger for a tasty and delicious drink.



Externally Aloe finds many many uses too
  1. Aloe for Sunburns – You can combine fresh aloe gel with a little coconut oil, essential oils of lavender and peppermint to make an excellent soother for sunburns
  2. Aloe After shave Gel – Aloe makes an amazing after shave gel. Combine some fresh aloe with little witch hazel, glycerin, water, and essential oils of patouchli and petitgrain to make this natural soothing aftershave gel
  3. Aloe for burns – You can use fresh aloe gel with a few drops of lavender essential oil on burns directly. Use two to three times a day and leav uncovered
  4. Aloe for Acne – Combine some fresh aloe with honey to make a beauiful mask that reduces acne outbreaks and also lightens acne marks
  5. Aloe eye gel & makeup remover – Fresh aloe gel combined with extra virgin olive oil makes an excellent eye gel, eye makeup remover, and also a facial makeup cleanser
  6. Aloe hair conditioner – Combine fresh aloe with some fresh lemon and your facorite essential oils and use as a conditioner after shampoo for soft and nourished hair without chemcial conditioners.

As you can see Aloe is an all round wonder plant. You can easily find large aloe leafs in most grocery stores. On your next trip to the grocery store be sure to pick up some fresh aloe leaves. You wont regret it !


SOURCES
¨      Life-Changing Foods. Save yourselves and the ones you love with the hidden healing power of fruits & vegetables. Anthony Williams.
¨      Aloe Vera Beauty Tips & Recipes by Seven Minerals




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