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Moringa powder is the finely ground leaves of the moringa plant and has a rich, green colour with an earthy, spinach taste. It’s packed with a concentrated amount of vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that benefit the gut, skin, and brain. Read on for the top 9 ways to use moringa powder and supercharge your wellness.
What does moringa powder do for the body?
- Boasts a high dose of protein
- Provides plenty of fibre
- Bursting with antioxidants
- Good for gut health
- Soothes the skin
- Looks after your liver
- Lowers blood pressure
Moringa powder drinks
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A simple and quick way to get a dose of moringa powder is to add it to your favourite drink for antioxidants and improved brain function.
Moringa electrolyte drink
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Electrolytes are minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium, that carry an electrical charge. They are responsible for nerve and muscle function, hydration, bone and teeth health, pH balance, and organ function.
It’s essential to replenish your electrolytes after exercise or excess fluid loss (such as drinking alcohol).
Recipe
Option 1:
- Pinch of moringa powder
- 1 cup of coconut water
- Stir well and drink
Option 2:
- Pinch of moringa powder
- Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- Mix with water and drink
Moringa lemon water
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Lemon water first thing in the morning is excellent for enhancing the body’s natural detoxification process. It gets the digestive system working to improve gut health throughout the day. Lemon also gives moringa powder a pleasant burst of citrus to balance the earthy flavour.
Recipe
- Get a mug of hot water
- Squeeze in lemon juice
- Add a pinch of moringa powder and stir until it dissolves
- Drink warm or wait until it cools
Coffee moringa latte
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Coffee is bursting with antioxidants, enhances focus, and boosts your mood. Combining coffee with moringa powder improves brain performance, making it an excellent morning drink.
Recipe
- 1tsp of moringa powder (or less if you’re getting used to the taste)
- 2tsp of organic coffee
- 1 cup of plant-based milk
- Whisk the ingredients together and tip into a saucepan, then put on medium heat (continuing to stir) until the mixture is steaming
- Tip into your favourite mug and drizzle in maple syrup or manuka honey for sweetness
- Stir and enjoy!
Moringa-matcha tea
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Matcha is a superfood made from dried and finely ground green tea leaves. It has an earthy taste similar to moringa, so mixing the two powders is easy. Both ingredients will improve your focus, relax your body, and defend against free radicals.
Recipe
- ½tsp of matcha powder and ¼tsp of moringa powder
- Whisk together with a dash of water
- Either dissolve into a cup of hot water or, alternatively
- Add a cup of vanilla plant-based milk to a saucepan and heat on low-medium heat, stirring in the matcha-moringa powder combination
- Heat until steaming, then pour into a mug and drink while still warm
Moringa foods
Mixing moringa powder into food only takes a few seconds and you can add it to both sweet and savoury options to sneak in extra vitamins and minerals.
Moringa pineapple and mango smoothie
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Fruit makes a great addition to moringa powder because it gives a delicious sweetness while adding vitamin C, vitamin E, and folic acid.
Recipe
- 250ml of water or planted-based milk
- 1 cup of mango
- 1 cup of pineapple
- 1-2tsp of moringa powder
- Water to loosen (if needed)
- Blend and pop in the fridge to cool before drinking
Moringa pesto and pasta
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Moringa’s spinach-earthy taste goes well with the mouth-watering flavours of basil and garlic pesto. You can mix the moringa-pesto with pasta, salad, or toss in with vegetables.
Recipe
- 3tbs of pesto (either shop-bought or using a homemade pesto recipe)
- Mix in 1tsp of moringa powder
- Stir into pasta for a nutritious meal
Moringa and guacamole tortilla dip
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Similarly to pesto, moringa powder makes a wonderful addition to guacamole, and it’s incredibly easy to add. The avocado in guacamole gives your body essential fatty acids like omega-3 for heart and liver health, while moringa powder helps improve gut issues and defends your body against oxidative stress.
Recipe
- Guacamole dip (either shop-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp of moringa powder
- Mix well then use as a dip for tortilla chips for a tasty health boost
Moringa beauty
Moringa powder has excellent beauty benefits, including exfoliation, smoothing, and moisturizing the skin on the face and body.
Moringa powder face mask
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Moringa has soothing, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, enhances moisture, and increases collagen production. This helps fight acne, plump the skin, and reduce premature ageing. The powder is also a light, physical exfoliant that removes dry, dead skin cells and reveals a glowing complexion.
Recipe
- ½ tbs of moringa powder (helps reduce acne and premature ageing)
- 2tbs of face clay (balances oiliness and brightens the skin)
- ½ tsp of manuka honey (soothes skin and adds hydration)
- Mix ingredients together until thoroughly blended
- Apply to a bare face (no make-up or sunscreen) using your fingers or a face mask brush
- Let sit for 15-20 minutes
- Gently remove with a warm washcloth
- Follow up with a gentle moisturiser
Moringa body scrub
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The skin on your body is often neglected, leading to redness, dryness, and itching. A natural body scrub containing moringa powder can help remove dead, dull cells and deeply moisturise to reveal soft and nourished skin.
Recipe
- 2tbs of moringa powder
- 1 cup of Epsom salts
- 2-3tbs of warmed coconut butter or castor oil (add more or less depending on your preference)
- Stir together, then mix in a few drops of essential oils. Use lavender oil for relaxation or eucalyptus oil for an invigorating scent
- Wash your body with a natural body wash, then add the scrub, exfoliating your skin with gentle, circular motions
- Rinse off the scrub, then hydrate with aloe vera gel followed by a full cream moisturiser
- Once the moisturiser has fully absorbed, seal in the moisture with a few drops of lightweight oil and let it sink in for silky, smooth skin
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