Food
Moringa
A nutrient-dense leaf powder from the 'miracle tree,' stirred into meals to help nourish the body and support energy.
🌱 What it is
Moringa is a fast-growing tree native to South Asia whose leaves are dried into a nutrient-rich green powder, long valued as a food source in areas prone to malnutrition.
✨ How it may help
- May help support overall energy and nourishment
- May help support the immune system
- May help supply plant-based iron and calcium
- May help supply antioxidants to a daily routine
🥄 How to use it
Stir 1 teaspoon of moringa leaf powder into a smoothie, soup, or warm water once a day; the fresh leaves can also be cooked like spinach.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tsp leaf powder (2 g) · about 6 calories
- Vitamin A 22mcg RAE
- Iron 0.4mg
- Calcium 27mg
- Vitamin C 3.4mg
- Protein 0.5g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
The leaf is a nourishing food and very safe, but the root and root bark are not safe and should be avoided; avoid medicinal amounts in pregnancy, especially the root, and it may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, so use caution with related medications and start with a small amount.
🍃 A note from nature
Called the 'miracle tree' for how much nourishment it packs into a small leaf, moringa is a vivid picture of the Creator's provision for hungry places.