Happy Wednesday to all! So do you know what the answer is? There is one herb which we have had our eyes on for some time and it truly has amazed us with its true superman style nutrition dense profile and it comes from a tree – The Moringa Tree. Yes, the leaves from this amazing tree are putting up some eye opening nutrient numbers. Is this tree the new epitome of the green superfood?
The Wonderful Moringa Tree
The Moringa tree (Moringa Oleifera) is a slender, semi-deciduous, perennial tree that grows to about 10 meters tall, with drooping branches. It thrives in subtropical and tropical climates, giving fruit and flowers continually. However, the drought resistant Moringa grows best in dry, sandy soil. This makes it an ideal tree to grow in semi-desert conditions, as it provides both food and shade. The Moringa is a fast growing tree that can reach up to 3 meters in its first year. Every part of the Moringa tree can be used from the leaves to the roots, providing a rich source of food and medicine. The leaves are said to be a rich source of nutrients.
Directions: Mix 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) of our organic Moringa Leaf Powder powder with 4-6 oz of juice, smoothie, water or yogurt. Take up to two times daily.
Moringa Benefits
The moringa tree is rich in iron and potassium, growing in tropical settings, and produces so many useful vitamins that many call it “the miracle tree.” With four times the amount of vitamin A in carrots, the moringa gives great benefits for those with eye and vision problems. Plant scientist Fuglie says. “In theThird World, there are hundreds — thousands — of people who go blind every year for lack of vitamin A.”
The Great Moringa Leaf
The leaves of Moringa provide many nutrients which can be eaten fresh or dried in a variety of recipes. According to a scientific report from optima of Africa, 25 grams daily of Moringa leaf powder “will give a child the following suggested daily allowances: protein 42%, calcium 125%, magnesium 60%, potassium 41%, iron 71%, vitamin A 272%, vitamin C 22%”. These same benefits also applies to adults and senior citizens. This clearly tells us that, Moringa is beneficial for people of all ages.
Moringa is one of the very few natural foods that contain chlorophyll along with many other nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, beneficial fats), and has a neutral taste. Dark leafy green vegetables and herbs like Romaine lettuce, spinach, or parsley are great sources of chlorophyll, however they do not provide many of the other nutrients of Moringa.
Moringa cleans you out and rebuilds you at the same time with its many nutrients. You should drink lots of water. Through the action of the Moringa, it will cleanse you via the bowels. You can also take hot baths to assist in the cleansing through the pores in the skin.
In a statement by Dr. Monica G. Marcu, researcher and clinical pharmacologist, Moringa “is unique because, even in small amounts, it can supply daily a wide gamut of vital nutrients with few calories.”
Overall, Moringa has four times the vitamin A of carrots, twice the protein of milk (and four times the calcium), seven times the vitamin C of oranges, and three times the potassium of bananas. Moringa also has three times the iron of spinach, and high in Omega 3′s.
I highly recommend this nutritive plant typically sold in powder form if you are a lactating mother, athlete, growing child, studying student, elder, or any individual interested in maintaining general health.
Calcium as we know is a vital macroelement for human health. A cup of milk or yogurt could apply 300-400 mg; however 8 ounces of Moringa leaves contain 1,000 mg calcium. Moringa leaf powder of the same weight (8 ounces) contains over 4,000 mg calcium. Moringa is extremely high in iron. Three ounces (about 100g) has 7 mg of iron, while the leaf powder has 28mg.
Vitamin C, one of the most disputed, talked about and supplemented vitamins in the world is found in Moringa in large quantities. 100 g of Moringa leaves contain more than 200 mg vitamin C, while 100 g of orange juice has only about 40mg.
Moringa Tea
You can use our pure moringa leaf powder to make a super healthy cup of tea also! Mix just 1/2 teaspoon per cup. Moringa powder stores okay without refrigeration. Keep away from heat and light though. A pound should last you 1-2 months with regular use.
Moringa & Weight Loss
There is twice as much calcium in Moringa leaves than in milk. Iron is found in large quantities in Moringa leaves as well. In fact, there is three times as much iron in this plant than in spinach. Along with these specific nutrients, the leaves can be consumed to stimulate your metabolism, thus aiding in weight loss. This is possible because Moringa provides energy without sugar. The leaves can also be used to beautify your skin, thus they are commonly taken as supplement by women looking for healthier skin.
