Moringa Powder 100g

Description

 

 

Moringa Powder is made from the leaves of the Moringa tree primarily found in India, also known as the drumstick tree.

The moringa tree’s seeds, leaves and fruits have been consumed in India for many years and have been thought to have numerous health benefits.

Moringa has been used in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) to relieve pain, itching, headaches and improve eye sight.

This superfood can be added to water and drunk as a health tonic.

 

What does moringa powder taste like?

Moringa powder has a strong spinach like taste.

 

How should I use moringa powder?

Moringa powder can be consumed as a health tonic in the following ways:

• Add 1/2 tsp of moringa powder to warm water and drink it up
• Add 1 tbsp of moringa powder to 2 cups of water and boil off until the water reduces to half a cup (use this once you’ve tried moringa powder and are comfortable with something more concentrated)
• Add 1/2 tsp of moringa powder to warm water, add honey and you can also add ghee (first try adding a bit of ghee and see how you like it)

It can be used in:

• Oatmeal
• Yoghurt
• Juices
• Smoothies
• Curries & Stews
• Lentil Dhals e.g sambhar
• Both Vegetarian and Meat dishes
• Soup
• Pasta
• Salad dressing
• Moringa tea
• Moringa Latte
• Chia pudding
• Health tonics

 

How much moringa powder should I eat per day?

You can eat about 1/2 tsp – 1tsp of moringa powder per day to start with (3g – 5g).

 

How to store moringa powder?

Store moringa powder in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight or heat (such as your stove) or humidity.

Moringa powder can last for up to 1- 2 years if stored well.

I always find that storing any powder in the refrigerator increases its shelf life quite a bit. Once open, place your moringa powder in an airtight zip lock bag, place in a container and store it in your refrigerator. You need to ensure that moringa powder is stored in a cold, dry place. Moisture should not enter inside the moringa powder.

 

Does moringa powder have any nutritional benefits?

In India, moringa powder has been used to treat common colds and cough. In Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), it is used to relieve pain, itching, headaches and improve eye sight.

Scientific evidence has found that moringa leaves are rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Iron and Vitamin A.

The benefits of consuming Moringa are supported by scientific research as below (according to healthline.com):

• Moringa powder is rich in antioxidants that can protect against aging and age related disease
• Moringa powder may lower blood sugar but more research is needed to confirm this
• Moringa powder may have anti-inflammatory properties that may help with chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease but more research is needed to confirm this
• Moringa powder may help reduce cholestrol

 

Does moringa powder have any adverse side effects?

As with all foods, it’s always best to eat a little bit to start out with (if you’ve never eaten it before) to check if you have any side effects.

There haven’t been any adverse side effects documented with moringa powder to date.

Consult your GP if you have any conditions and have some concerns about consuming moringa powder.

 

Does moringa powder have any other uses?

Moringa powder can also be used in:

• making a moringa face mask for skin care