Moringa: benefits, uses and recipes

The moringa oleifera is a superfood extremely versatile and sustainable: almost nothing of its plant is thrown away, so rich in active ingredients useful for the well-being of the whole organism, even if it is the leaves that are most precious and used.

Let's discover the properties of moringa: benefits, uses and recipes of this bright green powder, coming from some specific hot areas of Asia and Africa.

Moringa, origin and processing

Moringa grows mainly in tropical and equatorial areas, from East and South-West Africa to Madagascar, from the Middle East to India. The NaturalBio moringa comes from organic crops Indian companies, controlled by the Ministry of Agriculture Indian.

It grows on mixed soils but it is important that it is in a warm and sunny climate; in optimal conditions, it is so lush that it reaches almost 10 meters in height.

It is an extraordinary plant starting from the fact that it is totally edible: seeds, flowers and leaves are all edible.

The most precious part are the leaves: carefully collected and selected, they then undergo a slow drying process and subsequent grinding, until a very fine powder with a peculiar bright green color.

Properties and nutritional values ​​of moringa oleifera

Its greatest quality is the richness in micronutrients, especially minerals.

Another valid help against fatigue and for the strength of muscles, bones and teeth is calcium: it is one of the reasons why moringa powder is much loved by athletes as a supplement to a balanced diet.

Moringa also contains a good dose of group A and C vitamins, as well as fibre food, precious for the correct functioning of the digestive system.

Moringa powder: how to take it

How to recognize quality moringa powder and how to take it?

Moringa at the table

First of all, the green color, neither too light nor too dark, must be very bright. The scent is similar to the herbaceous scent of hay or a freshly mowed lawn, therefore very pleasant.

The flavor is rather neutral, which is absolutely positive because it means that it can be added to any preparation. For breakfast, it can be dissolved in yogurt, in juices and smoothies, in hot or cold drinks and in smoothies.

But not only: moringa is also perfect as an ingredient in sweet and savory doughs, for bread, focaccias, biscuits and cakes. It can even be sprinkled on roasts and potatoes, on vegetables and in salads, to give an extra touch of health.

The recipe that will really amaze everyone is the moringa-based pesto to season the pasta!

Moringa for beauty

Another fundamental characteristic of a good moringa is the impalpability of the powder, which must be perfectly soluble, without leaving residues once mixed.

This also makes it suitable for beauty preparations, as an adjunct to the daily beauty routine.

Mixed with other ingredients, such as coconut oil, it becomes a fantastic nourishing mask for the hair and face.

Moringa: contraindications

There are few and limited contraindications when taking moringa oleifera: if the benefits are extensive and concern the excellent mineral and vitamin intake, what should you pay attention to?

The roots should be avoided or consumed in very minimal quantities, even if in some typical cuisines of the areas where it is produced they are used to flavor dishes.

You must always pay greater attention during pregnancy or if you have particular pathologies, always asking your doctor before taking any type of food supplement.