Moringa - The Tree of Life

What is it?

Moringa Oleifera, also known as the 'Tree of Life' or 'The Miracle Tree' is a species of the moringa family that has been gaining fast traction over the past few years due to a myriad of reasons.

It has various health and nutritional benefits while being versatile in its uses. From tea, to baked goods, to smoothies, you can add moringa powder to it all. Although believed to be native to the Northern regions of India, the 'Tree of Life' flourishes in most sub-tropical countries, but can be found in various regions of the Earth.

Why is Moringa gaining so much traction?

It is extremely versatile.

Mix it with your favourite fruit juices in the mornings.

Blend into smoothies, sauces or green juices for some extra goodness.

Sprinkle on salads, veggies, eggs or toast.

Bake into cakes, savoury breads, rotis 

OR if you're not in the mood for anything fancy...just mix into some plain old water and enjoy the health benefits of this superfood. 

Moringa Powder is high in its concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

With an abundance of Vitamins A and C which are essential for our well-being, and more calcium per gram weight than milk, it is a rich source of plant-based minerals. 

Image 1.0 : Freshly plucked Moringa leaves before drying at the Delight Spice Factoy 

 

Still not convinced why Moringa is such a potent superfood? Maybe the following facts will make you a believer:

 A peer-reviewed article from 2023 states that Moringa has:

•             7x more Vitamin C and 10x more Vitamin A than Oranges

•             9x more Protein, 15x more Potassium, and 25x more Iron than Spinach

•            Blood sugar regulation and increased insulin sensitivity

•            High Iron content which is beneficial for anaemics

•            High concentration of Quercetin

 

 

Image 1.1 : Moringa Oleifera- Nature's superhero with extraordinary abilities

 

       Some of its many benefits include helping increase milk production in nursing women, regulating blood pressure in individuals, treatment of digestive tract issues, increase in collegen production.

Moringa Oleifera is dense in nutrients and provides various health benefits. Its ability to make meaningful positive impacts to people's lives truly makes Moringa Oleifera  a superfood that has its own "superpowers".

This incredible plant has proven to improve the quality of life in many individuals. The 92 minerals in Moringa leaves have undergone extensive research by the scientific community to further reinforce what was already known to be ancient wisdom by our ancestors. Below is a nutrional panel showing some of the most abundant nutrients in Moringa Powder.

Image 1.2 : Nutritional Information of Moringa Powder

In conclusion, Moringa Oleifera is gaining a lot of publicity due to a myriad of reasons. This article only skims through the benefits of this amazing plant. Keep an eye out for in depth reviews of the beneficial aspects of this "Miracle Tree" in future. We aim to dive deep into each beneficial element in this plant and explore the various impacts they have on humans.