Moringa has been dubbed the most nutritious plant in the world by many researchers. In 2008, the National Institute for Health named it ‘Plant of the Year’. With so many health benefits, we asked Shireen Collett-Smith, founder of Detox in a Box, about this new miracle plant. Here are 5 things you need to know about Moringa:
1. Moringa has 92 nutrient values, the next closest plant has only 28. These nutrients can be delivered to the body without side effects, residual problems and toxicity. Moringa can solely contribute to the body, what our daily food in-take no longer can.
2. Moringa gram for gram comparison:
• 3 times the Potassium in bananas
• 7 times the Vitamin-C as in oranges
• 3 times the Iron in spinach
• 4 times the Calcium in milk
• 4 times the Vitamin A in carrots
• 46 Antioxidants
• 36 Anti-Inflammatories
• Omegas 3, 6, and 9
3. The human body requires 20 amino acids to grow, build, and maintain cells. The proteins in Moringa TEA gives 18 of the 20 known amino acids, including all eight amino acids classified as essential. These essential amino acids cannot be synthesised and must come from a person’s diet.
4. Moringa Oleifera is completely free from caffeine, but is loaded with the Vitamin B Group, a natural source of energy. B1 B2 B3 B5 B6 B7 & B12 are vital for turning food into energy and assisting the body cope during physical and emotional stress.
Did you know that a deficiency of B vitamins is known to cause; anemia, tiredness, loss of appetite, depression, loss of sensation and tingling in the arms and legs, muscle cramps, respiratory problems, asthma, hair loss, eczema, poor growth in children, and birth defects.
5. Improved Mental Clarity – Keeping your mind in top condition is just as if not more important than maintaining peak mental stability. If you don’t you may find yourself tired, anxious, and emotionally drained day after day. Moringa, the “tree of life” as it is called, contains a number of mental boosting components such as calcium, potassium, protein, tryptophan, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Including Moringa in your daily diet:
Moringa can be enjoyed in many ways:
- Moringa has been created into a loose leaf herbal organic detox tea and can be enjoyed daily as a healthy beverage as plain moringa or lemon grass and ginger tea
- Add Moringa in the form of a superfood into your morning smoothie or green juice for a nutrient rich beverage
- To supercharge your home made protein balls for your midday snack, add in moringa superfood powder and enjoy a protein and omega hit in one
- Sprinkle moringa superfood powder on to your salad at lunch for an extra hit of nutrients supercharging your meal
- Add moringa superfood powder into a raw soup for an alkalizing meal at dinner
- Keep sipping on your Moringa loose leaf organic herbal tea throughout the day
Still unsure how to incorporate Moringa into your diet? We’ve got the perfect raw dessert that won’t leave you feeling guilty.
Raw Sugar-Free Choc Mousse
The Flesh of 1 young Coconut (or 2 depending on size)
1/3 of a cup of Almond Meal
2 Tbsp of Rice Malt Syrup
1/2 a large banana or 1 whole regular banana
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
3 Tbsp of Cacao Powder
1/2 Tbsp of Detox in a Box Moringa Superfood Powder
Directions
1. Blend all ingredients until light and creamy
2. Chill
3. Sprinkle with Desiccated Coconut
Serves Two