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Moringa

10 creative tips to bring the miracle plant into your life

Moringa, also called the 'miracle tree', is one of the most nutrient-dense plants of our time. It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and valuable minerals, supports the immune system and promotes skin, hair and overall wellbeing. But what exactly makes this plant so special and how can you harness its full potential?
  • Prepare aromatic moringa tea

Prepare a cup of caffeine-free moringa tea by pouring a teaspoon of powder over hot but not boiling water. Adjust the flavour to taste with lemon juice, mint or honey – a gentle, healthy alternative to coffee.

  • Make a refreshing moringa cold drink

Mix moringa powder with cold water or fruit and vegetable juices, for example carrot or beetroot juice. With ice cubes it becomes an invigorating drink, perfect for hot days or as a healthy pick-me-up.

  • Use moringa in soups and sauces 

Stir a little moringa powder into warm soups or sauces at the end of cooking to enrich them with valuable nutrients. It also reveals its mild, slightly mustard-like flavour in cold dishes such as hummus, guacamole or salad dressings.

  • Creative baking with moringa

Incorporate moringa powder into your baking recipes, for example for green zucchini bread or pancakes. Note that the powder colours baked goods green and leaves a distinctive flavour – perfect for adventurous food lovers.

  • Increase dosage gradually 

Start with a small amount of about 5 grams of moringa powder per day and gradually increase the dose up to 15 grams. This allows your body to adapt to the concentrated constituents and helps avoid digestive discomfort.

  • Add moringa to smoothies 

Add 1–2 tsp of moringa powder together with fresh fruits like banana and pineapple to your blender. This creates a nutrient-rich smoothie that you can sweeten, if desired, with a little maple syrup or coconut blossom sugar.

  • Moringa as a dip or spread

Enhance natural yoghurt or avocado with moringa powder, fresh herbs and spices to make a tasty dip or spread. It pairs especially well with potatoes, spelt rolls or raw vegetables and provides a healthy flavour boost.

  • Moringa capsules as a convenient alternative

If you do not like the strong taste of the powder, moringa capsules are a recommended alternative. Look for organic quality and low leaf moisture to ensure optimal nutrient density and purity.

  • Store moringa powder correctly

Keep moringa powder in an airtight, lightproof container, ideally dry and cool. This preserves the valuable constituents for up to six months so you can benefit from the plant's power at any time.

  • Use moringa oil for skincare and cooking

Cold-pressed moringa oil from the seeds is rich in healthy unsaturated fatty acids and contains the anti-ageing compound zeatin. It is suitable for both skin care and cooking and frying, as it is heat‑stable.

editorial.facts

  • The moringa tree is a true record-holder among fast-growing plants in dry, mineral-rich soils: in just one year it reaches impressive heights of up to eight metres.
  • From seed to bloom, nearly every part of the moringa tree has been used for centuries in a variety of ways, whether as a nutritious ingredient, a remedy or even as a technical lubricant.
  • Moringa stands out for an extraordinary variety of bioactive substances and contains 18 of the 20 known amino acids, including all eight essential ones the body cannot produce itself.
  • In India moringa is regarded as a medicinal plant for over 300 ailments and has therefore been revered for centuries as the 'tree of life'.