Eat Some Aloe Vera for Your Next Meal
Aloe Vera is a well known plant for treating burns and insect bites. However, many of you probably do not realize that you can eat Aloe Vera too.
How You Should Eat It
Many of you are probably wondering why you should eat this plant. Without a doubt, a few of you have probably tried eating Aloe Vera in the past. If you have tried eating Aloe Vera, intentionally or not, you probably have come to the conclusion that it tastes horrible. And you’re absolutely right. But guess what? You’re not supposed to eat it raw. Yuck!
To properly eat the Aloe Vera, you need to cut it up a bit. Take about a half inch to an inch worth of the Aloe Vera leaf, and chop it up until you reach the translucent part of the plant. The translucent part of the Aloe Vera plant is the part you will want to eat. So take away all of the darker green skin that you see, until only the translucent piece remains.
And then, place the translucent part of the Aloe Vera in some cranberry juice or whatever you like to drink. This eliminates the horrible bitter taste that the Aloe Vera plant has. Then just drink the juice until it’s all gone, including the Aloe Vera chunk. The bad taste will vanish, and you will barely notice the Aloe Vera sliding down your throat.
Why You Should Eat It
Eating Aloe Vera is very healthy. People in Asia eat this plant all the time. People in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian nations will mix Aloe Vera chunks with teas or even meals. In the United States, some people are starting to eat this plant too. The main reason for eating Aloe Vera is because it will increase your resistance to disease.
The plant is full of antibiotics, which will fight off infections. Some people claim that eating Aloe Vera will also prevent hair loss. This is mostly a rumor, but it could be true. It wouldn’t help you any if you’re already bald, but it might aid you if your hair is just starting to thin. Aloe Vera is also rumored to help reduce acne or pimples as well.
Where You Can Purchase It
Aloe Vera is easy to buy. You can find it at health food stores, gardens, and even Walmart. Sometimes you can even find Aloe Vera leaves, which may help those of you who feel guilty for cutting up your Aloe Vera plants. Even eBay has Aloe Vera plants for sale.
And they’re not very expensive plants to purchase, either. You can buy the whole plant at Walmart for just a few dollars, and that will probably last you for a couple of months. It just depends on how much of the plant you consume on a daily basis.
As you can see, the Aloe Vera plant can actually be eaten. And it’s really good for you. So if you want to live a healthier lifestyle then try eating some Aloe Vera chunks each day. Just remember not to eat the Aloe Vera raw. It will not be a pleasant experience.
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IcyCucky | Sep 10, 2007 | Reply
Such a good information to know. I only use aloe vera to ease on the mark of scar.
Lisa | Apr 14, 2008 | Reply
While in Aruba at the aloe factory, they showed us how to take the slimey part of the plant and save in small containers for burns, acne, etc. The best part though is the firm part in the middle can be chopped up in cereal, fruit or salad to help anyone with bronchitis and asthma. Try it!!
den | May 16, 2009 | Reply
what if i eat it and turn into a green being from outer space ?
what will happen if i eat it ?
Author | May 16, 2009 | Reply
Den, if you eat it, you’ll turn into a monkey. Just you. Sorry for the bad news.
Emily | May 24, 2009 | Reply
LOL! This is very helpful. Thanks!
Ahamefula levi | Jul 6, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for this. I’v always eaten it ie the clear inside. But i want to know if there’s a particular specie to take or avoid.
Secondly, how long can a cut leaf still be potent?
Mahhn | Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
I eat aloe, have for years. Buy the big leaves, cut off a piece a little bigger than two fingers, skin it, chew it very slowly so it is all liquid by time it hits your throat, drink some good water with it.
Never cook or add sugar. Cooking kills the good parts and sugar is the opposite of what you are trying to do. Sugar fuels cancers and infections, refined sugar is bad.
If you have a sore throat, slow chewing will help you immensely.
Ahamefula, a leave is good until the inside is not clear. Only eat the clear part, if you find red, cut it off. Typicaly you can cut a chunk off, then the next day or a few days later, cut off the bad/dried up end, then cut yourself another slice and skin it.
curmudgeon | Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
If people in Asia eat lots of aloe & aloe is supposed to stop hair loss, then why do so many Asian women lose their hair?
cambree | Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
I love eating Aloe Vera. I take the inside gel and cut them up into tiny pieces. Then I mixed with honey or juice. Taste great!
I also wrote about “Benefits of Aloe Vera” at Cambree Notes.
luis | Dec 14, 2009 | Reply
is aloe good for the digestive track ?
Ian | Jan 31, 2010 | Reply
Visit ebay and type Organic Aloe Vera Baby Plant to get an Organic Bare Root Baby Plant from a reliable seller, plant and grow your own Aloe Vera and eat as much Organic Aloe Vera as you like. From my 10 years research I advise you to only use Organic when it comes to eating or personal use! Ian
james | Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
what is the amount to eat aloe vera? what happens if you consume to much?