What are the Amazing Benefits of Black Strap Molasses?

Blackstrap molasses has many amazing benefits. It is one of the most valuable health foods we have today. Molasses comes from the Latin word “melaceres” which, by definition, means honey like. Molasses was the sweetener of choice during colonial times as it was less costly than other sweeteners. Some historians believe that the Molasses Act of 1733 passed by England was the catalyst to colonial unrest and dissatisfaction. England, by placing a tariff, hoped to discourage trade with the West Indies. In the mid-twentieth century it became a popular item with the health food movement.

Blackstrap molasses is made by boiling down sugar cane. This process is repeated three times to crystallize and remove the crystals (refined sugar that is completely void of any minerals and is a toxic substance). The third cooking process results in this black sludge that is full of minerals. Most people only associate it with the mineral iron, however blackstrap molasses actually contains many minerals that can be easily assimilated into the body.

Vitamins and Minerals Contained in Blackstrap Molasses

Molasses contains an excellent supply of (B Vitamins). It is an alkali-forming food, therefore beneficial for maintaining a proper acid-alkali balance in the body.

Blackstrap molasses is high in…

Chromium

One tablespoon will supply 100% of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of chromium. Chromium is needed to metabolize sugar. A deficiency of chromium has been shown to lead to weight gain and diabetes, which is interesting since sugar depletes your body of chromium.

Calcium

Blackstrap molasses contains high levels of calcium which is essential to health. Just 2 teaspoons contain 11.8% of the RDA of calcium. One tablespoon of molasses contains more calcium than a glass of milk (+/- 100milligrams). Calcium is important to healthy bones, teeth formation, and prevention of bone loss. It assists in many bodily functions such as the contracting of muscles and heart, blood clotting, and nerve function. Finally, calcium binds with toxins in the colon and helps in their elimination. Consequently this improves colon health and reduces risks of colon cancer.

Copper

Copper is another mineral that is in high quantities in blackstrap molasses. You get 14% of the RDA in just 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses. an inadequate intake of copper in our diet can lead to numerous health issues such as elevation of LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowering HDL (good cholesterol), early graying of hair, osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, impaired brain function, joint problems, and sporadic heartbeat.

Manganese

Manganese is very important for a healthy nervous system. Aren’t we all stressed at times? It helps in the production of protein and carbohydrates. It is also an important part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) which protects us against free radicals. Just 2 teaspoons provide 18% of the RDA. Magnesium is responsible for the calcium intake of the nerve cells. It is critical in bone and cell energy production. It also helps in the regulation of calcium levels. You get 7.3% of the RDA in just two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses.

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral and is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate, energy, protein synthesis, and carbon dioxide transport.

Other function of zinc in the body:

1. Essential in the healing of wound

2. Anti-stress

3. For normal skeletal growth

4. Helps in improvement of brain function (including memory).

5. Helps alleviate benign prostatic hypertrophy.

6. Aids in the synthesis of insulin (most diabetics have low levels of zinc).

Choline

Choline is used by the brain to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory function. It helps build cell membranes and moves fats and nutrients between cells. Choline aids in reproduction, fetal and infant development, a healthy liver, gallbladder, and heart. Choline increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol.

Phosphoric acid

Molasses is also rich in phosphoric acid. If the body is deficient in phosphoric acid and potassium a general breakdown of the cells, especially of the nerves and brain, can occur. Blackstrap molasses is the one of the highest food sources of potassium.

1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses has 340 mg. of potassium.

1 tablespoon of organic blackstrap molasses has 720 mg. of potassium.

Potassium helps in the regulation of high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. It helps in electrolyte balance and it aids in the smooth functioning of the muscular and nervous system. Low potassium levels have been linked to cancer. A mere two teaspoons give 9.7% of the RDA.

Iron

The mineral that most people associate with blackstrap molasses is iron. Blackstrap molasses provides more iron than red meat. It also has less calories than meat and no fat. One way people try to increase iron levels are iron supplements. One drawback of these supplements is that they tend to be constipating. Blackstrap molasses has the opposite effect and helps in regulating bowel movements.

Iron assists in hemoglobin production, transporting oxygen to the cells. It is also an essential part of energy systems for energy production and metabolism. Blackstrap molasses boosts iron reserves, energizing the body.

Blackstrap molasses has amazing benefits during menstruation cycle, as well as for pregnancy, lactation, and growing children when iron levels are taxed. Excellent results have been shown in blood tests in as little as three weeks after taking just one tablespoon of molasses per day. Two teaspoons have 13.3% of the RDA for iron.

Selenium

Two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses contains 3.5% of the RDA, and B6 at 5% of the RDA. Selenium helps in protection of the elasticity of tissues. Selenium is an antioxidant. It boosts the immune system and protects against cancer. Selenium also plays a role in healthy blood pressure levels.

B6 (Pyridoxine) is critical in the development of the nervous system. It aids the body in utilizing amino acids. B6 aids in the production of serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.

Words of Caution

Use unsulphured blackstrap molasses, organic when possible as we don’t want toxins in our food.

For children, give no more than 1 teaspoon 3 times per day.

Blackstrap molasses has amazing beneifits for the following:

Acne, Acid Reflux, Anemia, Angina Pectoris (chest pain), Arthritic Pain, Anxiety, Bruises, Cold Sores, Constipation, Colitis, Cyst Reduction, Dermatitis, Edema, Eczema, Gray Hair (restoring), Hair Damage, Heart Palpitations, Joint Pain, Menstrual Flow (regulation), Nails (brittle), Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, Tooth Decay, Tumor Reduction, Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Warts.

Blackstrap Molasses mixed in Juice, Water, Hot Cereal, Hot Herbal Tea, etc. may be easier to tolerate for some people.

To learn more about the amazing benefits of blackstrap molasses, go to the following links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeF2qsF0WBc&NR=1&feature=fvwp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsCHak5eh2g

http://www.naturalnews.com/026296_molasses_health_sugar.html

Blackstrap Molasses Nutrient Analysis:

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3 John 2

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

“Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates

Ellen White Quotes

I know no reason why you cannot set just as good a table as we do. We have nothing but the simplest articles prepared in a variety of ways, all strictly hygienic. We have cracked wheat; for a change, cracked corn. We then take sorghum molasses, put water with it and boil it thoroughly, stir in a little thickening of flour, and this we eat on our puddings, graham or cracked wheat, or cracked corn. {2BIO 303.2} (Ellen White, Biography of E. G. White Volume 2(The Progressive Years), page 303, paragraph 2)

I hope you will not eat much sweet. Your skin is in a bad condition. You must tell Anna to get fruit instead of molasses. . . . Don’t stint yourself on fruit. Apples at one dollar a bushel are not high, and are more beneficial to health. –Letter 7, 1866, p. 1. (To Edson White, December 13, 1866.) {3MR 183.1} (Ellen White, Manuscript Releases Volume 3, page 183, paragraph 1)

…would it not be wiser for all to educate themselves in the use of simple remedies, than to venture to use drugs that are given a long name to hide their real qualities. Why need anyone be ignorant of God’s remedies…All should understand what to do {for} themselves. They may call upon someone who understands nursing, but everyone should have an intelligent knowledge of the house he lives in. All should understand what to do in case of sickness. {2SM 289.4} (Ellen White, Selected Messages Book 2, page 289, paragraph 4)

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The Amazing Benefits of Blackstrap Molasses