Moringa or drumstick is an amazing plant with multiple health benefits. It is extremely rich in many nutrients and bio active plant compounds. Moringa is loaded with 46 different antioxidants and contains a complete profile of amino acids. Let’s look at all the health benefits of moringa and how could it be included in the diet.
Why should you include moringa in your diet ?
- Moringa is one of the healthiest plants on earth
- All parts of this plant have special properties and health benefits
- Moringa is beneficial in supporting weight loss
- It is great for improving overall health of women
- Moringa contains all essential amino acids
- It is loaded with antioxidants
Moringa contains
- 7 times more potassium than banana
- 2 times more protein than milk
- 4 times more calcium than milk
- 7 times more vitamin C than oranges
- 25 times more iron than spinach
- 36 times more magnesium than eggs
Nutritional value of one tbsp moringa powder
- Calories : 22
- Carbs : 4 grams
- Fibre : 3 grams
- Protein : 2 grams
- Fat : 0.1 grams
- Iron : 20.5 mg or 200 % of RDA
- Calcium : 140 mg or 20 % of RDA
Different ways you can use moringa in your diet
- Moringa in drinks
- Crushed moringa in your shakes
- Moringa in your detox water
- Moringa soup
- Moringa tea
- Moringa latte
- Moringa in chaas
- Salads and sabzi
- Moringa leaves powder in salads
- Moringa in sabzi
- Include moringa in dal
- Moringa in salad dressing
- Moringa chutney or dips
- Breakfast meals
- Moringa in oatmeal / overnight oats
- Moringa in chia seeds
- Moringa in poha
- Moringa in upma
- Pulao moringa
- Breads and baking
- Moringa in roti, parantha, thepla and omelette
- Moringa in cheese, dosa and idli
- Moringa in baking dishes
- Moringa for skin and hair
- Moringa face pack and masks
- Moringa hair mask
- Moringa infused hair oil