Mighty Moringa

The moringa tree is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree that is found all around the world in semiarid, tropical, and subtropical areas. Due to this, the moringa tree has many different local names and nick names. It is considered to be one of the world’s most useful trees, as almost every part of the tree can be used for food, or has another beneficial property. The moringa leaves are a powerhouse of many necessary vitamins, proteins, and minerals that our bodies need. These leaves are typically dried and ground into a powder to be used in cooking or shakes. It is not hard to see how moringa got its nick names like "Miracle Tree" and “mothers’ best friend” on account of its numerous health benefits.

In a gram to gram comparison, moringa delivers:

• 7x the vitamin C in orange
• 4x the calcium in milk and twice the protein
• 4x the vitamin A in carrot
• 3x the iron present in almonds and 25x the iron in spinach
• 3x the potassium in banana

Moringa contains 36 anti-inflammatory compounds, 46 kinds of antioxidants, and more than 90 vitamins, proteins, amino acids, iron, and calcium. As you can imagine the health benefits of a “multivitamin” like this are numerous.

These benefits include:

• Reduction of fatigue & tiredness - Moringa leaves are rich in iron and contain a good amount of vitamin A which ensures that iron is absorbed & properly utilised by the body.
• Promotes brain health - Moringa leaves are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C & E. This mix of antioxidants and vitamins fight oxidation, thereby boosting the overall health and function of the brain.
• Lowers blood sugars – One of the antioxidants found in Moringa is chlorogenic acid which stabilizes blood sugar levels.
• Assists with bone and muscle growth - These leaves are very rich in calcium, vitamin K, proteins, and contains 21 amino acids which contributes to a healthy bones and muscles.
• Defends against viral fungal and bacterial infection - Moringa leaves are rich in antimicrobial & antibacterial compounds that strengthens the immune system and assists with fighting infections.
• Healthy Eyes - Leaves of moringa are rich in Vitamin A that supports healthy eyes.

And many more…

Before taking moringa consult your doctor if you are on blood thinners or an expecting mother, as the high Vitamin K composition of moringa may not be advisable for your diet.

Moringa has an earthy and spicey taste that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

Here are 5 great ways to use moringa powder: 

SPRINKLE... onto salads, eggs, roasted veg, pasta, & risotto

BAKE... into savoury bread, brownies, muffins, & cookie

STIR... into soups, dips, sauces, casseroles, & stew

SHAKE... into apple juice, coconut water, & salad dressing

BLEND... into sauces, green juices, smoothies, & ice cream

In general, it is recommended to eat 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of pure moringa powder per day. When making single serving portions for children, ½ tsp or less is needed. Only use larger amounts, such as whole tablespoons, when making a dish for the whole family. It is important to note that to get the full nutritional impact from moringa powder, it should be added at the end of cooking your dish, as to not destroy any phyto-nutrients and vitamins.

Yummy Green Thai Curry Soup

Creamy Avocado & Moringa Pasta

Try this super-charged pasta, mixed with avocado, creamy hummus, and our mighty moringa to create a delicious pasta sauce that's full of both flavour and goodness. 

Moringa powder has been likened to a nutritional Swiss Army Knife. This versatile multivitamin is easily found at large pharmacy chains and health stores in South Africa. There is always a good health reason to sprinkle a bit of moringa over your next savoury meal.