Health Benefits of Drumstick Leaves

Drumsticks, also known as Moringa Oleifera is a drought-resistant plant that grows fast and is commonly found in tropical regions of India belonging to the Moringaceae family. Drumsticks have other names like Ben oil tree, moringa, benzolive tree, as well as horseradish tree. Drumsticks are packed with multiple nutrients and vitamins and have multiple health benefits for the skin, immune system, eyes, and more. Interestingly, all parts of the drumstick can be eaten as the whole tree is beneficial for your health. The Moringa plant is a rich source of vitamin C as every 100 grams of drumstick meets 157% of the vitamin C requirements of the human body. If you are a fitness enthusiast and are commonly advised to eat non-vegetarian food for building muscle, drumsticks could be your best friend as they are an excellent source to build muscle.

In this article, we discuss the nutritional value of drumsticks, the benefits they offer in enhancing your overall health and well-being, and how you can include them in your diet regularly.

Nutritional Value of Drumsticks

100 grams of drumstick provides you with the following nutrients and vitamins.

Important Benefits of Drumsticks

Drumstick is a versatile tree as we all know that all parts of the tree are beneficial and can be used for different purposes. The edible parts of the tree are the moringa plant leaves, stalks, and stems. There are various health benefits also associated with the tree that are mentioned below:

How To Include Drumsticks In Your Diet?

Drumsticks are a versatile vegetable and can be used for many recipes, some of which are mentioned below:

Drumstick Soup

A nutrient-rich delicious soup that can be prepared very easily at home. It is responsible for improving your gut health, treating any minor cold and flu, as well as increase your energy levels. You simply need:

• Drumsticks - 2 Pieces
• Butter - 1 tbsp
• Garlic - 1/2 tsp
• Ginger - 1/2 tsp
• Jeera Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Onions - 1/4 cup chopped
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper

In a pressure cooker add some butter, once it is heated properly add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger and saute it for a few minutes till translucent. Add 2 inch pieces of drumsticks and stir for 5 minutes. Once all the ingredients have been sauteed properly add 2-3 cups of water, salt, and some black pepper. Close the lid for 3 - 4 whistles.

Depressurize the cooker, strain all the soup with the help of a strainer into a pan, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add Jeera powder and serve it hot with breadsticks and toast.

Sambhar

A widely eaten curry across South India and even North India, the beloved sambhar goes well with all your favorite South Indian dishes such as idli, dosa, uthapam, rice, and more. To prepare this delicious curry you need:

To Prepare

• In a pressure cooker add 3 cups water, add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, Arhar Daal, and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Wait for 4-5 whistles before opening the lid.
• In a separate pan or skillet add some olive oil and let it heat. Once the pan is hot add mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, ginger, and dry red chili and saute them till they are golden brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes once the onions are golden brown and add all the spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, sambhar masala, and salt as per taste. Once the curry masala has been sauteed nicely and well add the daal which was prepared in the pressure cooker.
• Now add the star ingredient drumsticks and tamarind pulp let it boil for 4-5 minutes and mix everything well. Once the curry has reached the desired consistency serve it hot with rice, idli, or dosa.

Wrapping It Up...

Drumsticks are a rich source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Multiple moringa plant benefits are listed in the article. Along with the mentioned benefits, there are certain benefits for males like sperm motility and sperm count. Drumsticks being rich in antioxidants are responsible for reducing oxidative stress and improving overall health and fitness. Although the moringa plant has no side effects as per scientific research there are some things that people should be cautious of like heartburn, upset stomach, and diarrhea on excessive consumption.