Moringa Power

 OmGAWD I found this in my archives from 2018. 

We have new goodies straight from the tree to us😍!!! We love all things Moringa!!!! Here’s a lil about the benefits of Moringa Seeds😊.

Moringa Seeds contain a wide variety of nutrients that give these seeds antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These seeds also reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugars, and improve our immune system.

Moringa Seeds also have external uses. The oil extracted from them acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin. It is also applied topically as an astringent, as it helps fight bacterial infections, and treat wounds, cuts, and bites! 

Let’s learn a little about the moringa seeds nutritional value. Following are the ranges for different macronutrient composition of the 100 grams of the dry weight of the seeds:

1. Fat 34.7 to 40.4 grams

2. Proteins 29.4 to 33.3 grams

3. Carbohydrates 16.5 to 19.8 grams

4. Fiber 6.8 to 8.0 grams

More Benefits Of Moringa Seeds❤️

1. Can Lower Blood Pressure- one of the significant properties of moringa seeds is its ability to reduce blood glucose levels. Hence it acts as an anti-diabetic agent.

2. Can Lower Cholesterol- moringa oleifera is known to have positive effects on our cholesterol and lipid profiles.

3. Promotes Heart Health-moringa seeds exhibit properties that can protect our cardiovascular system. It helps to protect our heart from complications that arise from having hypertension.

4. Anti-Inflammatory/Antioxidant Properties-

A 2016 study was done on moringa seeds that tested positive for natural products like cannabidiol and moringin. The study proved that moringa seeds possess a great amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that play a vital role in the healing processes of many diseases.

5. Supports Brain Health- moringa seeds increase our mental focus and improve our brain health.Our brain needs a constant supply of nutrition to work at its optimum level. Some of the best foods to eat for a healthy brain are amino acids, omega-3s, antioxidants and vitamin E. Moringa seeds are a rich source of all these nutrients, thus promoting a healthy brain health.

If you’re looking for a healthy way to incorporate some healthy greens checkout my basic moringa smoothie. 

Whatcha Need:

1 cup sweetened almond milk or your favorite milk

1/2 cup fresh moringa leaves (or 2 teaspoons moringa powder)

1 sliced frozen banana

1/2 cup frozen pineapple

A sprinkle of hemp seeds

Dash cinnamon 

How it’s Done:

Add all your ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds,or until the smoothie is thick and creamy. Serve immediately. Also can be added to popsicles molds for a delicious treat!