Moringa Seed And Powder

In Ayurvedic medicine, which has used moringa for centuries, the entire tree is used: roots, bark, fruits and leaves. In nutrition, it is these last two parts that are consumed with an advantage for the leaves, "much more interesting from a nutritional point of view", assures the specialist. This nutritional treasure has not escaped the NGOs which fight against malnutrition, "Action Contre la Faim, the Red Cross, UNICEF, all know and have integrated moringa into their programs", explains Armelle de Saint Sauveur.

For good reason, it is extremely rich in minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium), vitamins A, C, E, very good quality proteins (containing the 9 essential amino acids), antioxidants. "Its main asset is its very broad and well balanced nutritional spectrum, explains Armelle de Saint Sauveur. Moringa contains everything you need, which is quite rare for a plant, apart from vitamin B12." For equal weight, fresh moringa leaves contain twice as much protein as yogurt, 4 times more vitamin A than carrots, 3 times more potassium than bananas, 7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 4 times more calcium Milk. What else ? As much magnesium as dark chocolate! Often compared to spirulina, moringa contains less protein than the other "miraculous" powder (25 g per 100 g), but more calcium.

With such a record, moringa is particularly suitable "for people suffering from osteoporosis, growing children, lactose intolerant. It is also a very good source of proteins which have the same nutritional values ​​as animal protein which is rare in plants. And iron, which makes it an interesting food for vegetarians and vegans. " Rich in magnesium, the "tree of life" is also the ally of athletes.