1. The Super Green Food – MORINGA!
Moringa, a native to Africa and Asia also goes by the name, “miracle tree”, “the green super food”, “never die”, the latter being the name so called because of its ability to grow in dry soils and in any condition ensuring sustainability in the regions where it’s prevalent. While Moringa bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are used to make medicine, its leaves are mostly used for food. Moringa leaves contain 25% plant protein including all 9 essential amino acids, 24% fibre, a rich source of iron, vitamin K & E, Vitamins A and C, a rich source of potassium and calcium, and antioxidants.
Moringa powder is a natural source of these nutrients and it is highly bioavailable, which means our bodies can absorb the benefits 5 times more easily than by taking synthetic supplements. Your wish is Moringa’s command.
2. Enter your go-to “beauty redefiner” from within:
Moringa is super packed with skin-loving vitamins, A and E, 18.9% and 16.9% of Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) respectively. Vitamin A is vital for healthy, radiant skin and vitamin E is an anti-oxidant and anti-stress vitamin, excellent for fighting the signs of ageing. It also has one of the highest antioxidant contents of any food. With an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value of 157,000, it has 6x the antioxidants of goji berries and comparable levels to the antioxidant powerhouse green matcha.
Include Moringa in your soups and stews, teas and beverages for that high collagen content that ensures your skin remains plum with youthful bounce. You can take “Moringa’s word to the bank” when you need guarantee to look 7 to 15 years younger.
3.The Athletes Caffeine Free Energy Food:
Never tired? Healthy blood sugar? Arthritis-free? Farewell to rheumatism? Better eyesight? Then you are at the right stop. A drink to early morning Moringa green smoothie will keep you feeling nice and energised all day!
The American Psychological Association reports that millennials are the “most stressed out generation”. The UK Royal College of Psychiatrists, states that 1 in 5 people feel unusually tired, and 1 in 10 have prolonged fatigue. A single serving of Moringa powder, 2-3 teaspoons provides; Iron, essential for the reduction of tiredness and fatigue in the body. Moringa, in a single serving contains 32.2% of your daily nutrient requirement and Vitamin A, which supports the metabolism of iron ensuring a greater uptake, contains 18.9% of your daily nutrient requirement. This makes adding Moringa to your daily routine an effective, natural way to prevent tiredness, fatigue and anaemia.
4. The Vegan Safe Haven:
Moringa is almost 25% protein, which is unusually high for a plant, contains 9 essential amino acids, for growth and maintenance of muscle mass. This makes it a complete source of protein for vegans and vegetarians. This takes out, the struggle to get a sufficient protein supply off the vegan list. Add Moringa powder to your breakfast cereals, muffins, porridges, pastries and soups or simply sprinkling some on your roasted vegetables for an easy way to increase your protein intake!
5. Your Sure Stress Busters:
Moringa is a powerful, natural adaptogen. Haven’t heard of adaptogens? Well, adaptogens are herbs or plants that protect the body from the toxic effects of stress. For centuries, Moringa was used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. This plant helps reduce stress, reduces proness to depression, and improves attention and alertness. Swap your morning coffee for peppermint and Moringa Tea sweetened with honey and say hello to a stress-free day!
6. For That Guaranteed Exclusive Breastfeeding:
Moringa leaves are a natural galactagogue – a substance that promotes or increases the flow of a mother’s breast milk production. As more mums are embracing the exclusive breast feeding club, the need for prolific lactation can’t be overstated. The high Calcium and Vitamin K value of Moringa ensures that you and your baby’s daily nutrient values for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting and optimum growth and health are constantly met without the worry of possible side-effects. Add it to your potato salad, milk, yogurt, meat and fruit juices for that extra nourishment perfect for mum and child.
7. Your Go-To Weight Loss Solution:
Moringa’s high protein content makes it a handy keto diet food resource. Adding Moringa to your personal keto diet plan sets you on the path to lose weight, burn fat 24/7, jumpstart your metabolism. Its high protein and amino acid content is a great body building food resource!
Make Moringa pasta, Ravioli by mixing your Moringa powder with pasta dough to increase the protein content of your pasta meals. Add Moringa powder to a simple instant noodle meal and turn it to a sumptuous dish!
8. The No-regret Aphrodisiac
Think you are too old to be drunk on love? Yes? No! Then make Moringa, your meal’s best friend!
Moringa has been found to be a performance enhancer and an aphrodisiac. Scientists have found that Moringa reduces the stress hormone that causes male sexual dysfunction. Consuming Moringa regularly can reduce this stress and increase sexual desire and erectile function. Scientist also found that Moringa contains saponins, the chemical compound that enhances sex drive and levels of the sex hormone testosterone.
Sprinkle Moringa powder to your water melon, pickles and garden salad and enjoy the voluptuous delight it gives your tastbuds.
Choosing the Right Moringa
All Moringa are certainly not made equal and it is important to buy from a trusted brand. Jeb Foods Moringa is made under the highest international quality standards and undergoes rigorous food analysis to ensure they are completely safe for everyone.
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