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<figure id="attachment_41113" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41113" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41113" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar.jpg" alt="Moringa is 2018's superfood superstar" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Moringa-is-2018s-superfood-superstar-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41113" class="wp-caption-text">Moringa is 2018&#8217;s superfood superstar</figcaption></figure>
The term ‘superfood’ seems to be one that the media is only too happy to bandy around. Time after time, medical professionals or “food scientists” are cited as endorsing one miraculous morsel or another to help transform your physical / mental capabilities.&nbsp;
While dietary supplements have been A Thing since the first pot-bellied prehistoric chap caught sight of his paunch in a patch of still water, the modern-day take on superfoods dates back to the ’80s in the US, a land where credulity had long been king. &nbsp;Back then, a sudden yearning for low-fat foodstuffs swept the country in the wake of an obesity epidemic. As a result, sales of low-fat yoghurts, artificial sweeteners and low-calorie pre-made meals soared.
<figure id="attachment_41114" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41114" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41114" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa.jpg" alt="The moringa plant is native to India and regions of Africa" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-moringa-plant-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41114" class="wp-caption-text">Moringa is native to the Indian subcontinent and regions of Africa</figcaption></figure>
More recently, it was the turn of green tea, with its cancer-countering catechin antioxidants, to enjoy the limelight. Then kale emerged as a cabbage-derived cure-all. After that, it was turmeric’s turn to be the Spice that was Nice to your Body.&nbsp;
Now, a new vegetable of ineffable virtue has arisen to take their place – marvellous, multi-beneficial moringa. Though largely unknown to wellness-minded Westerners, its restorative qualities have long been understood by various Indian and African apothecaries where moringa grows.&nbsp;
<figure id="attachment_41115" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41115" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41115" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits.jpg" alt="The seeds, leaves and bark of the moringa plant all boast health benefits" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-seeds-leaves-and-bark-of-the-moringa-plant-all-boast-health-benefits-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41115" class="wp-caption-text">The seeds, leaves and bark of the moringa plant have all proven to boast health benefits</figcaption></figure>
A more conventional endorsement comes courtesy of a study published by Phytotherapy Research, which testified to the healing qualities of the moringa tree’s roots, leaves, seeds, flowers and bark. Such derivatives can be used in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments, inflammation, sundry stomach disorders, arthritis, diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions.&nbsp;
It is also packed with nutrients, boasting twice the per-serving protein of spinach, as well as three times as much iron. Gram for gram, it also contains four times as much calcium as milk and seven times more Vitamin C than oranges. It is also replete with Vitamins A and B, magnesium and sundry antioxidants.
<figure id="attachment_41111" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41111" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41111" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa.jpg" alt="Countless food companies are looking to take advantage of the sudden popularity of moringa" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Countless-food-companies-are-looking-to-take-advantage-of-the-sudden-popularity-of-moringa-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41111" class="wp-caption-text">Countless food companies are looking to take advantage of the sudden popularity of moringa</figcaption></figure>
Perhaps its biggest plus, though, is that unlike many health foods, it doesn’t taste bad. In fact, properly prepared, moringa is decidedly moreish, thanks to its sweet seeds and nutty-flavoured leaves. Indeed, it is said to be so delicious that food companies the world over are on the cusp of utilising it in nutrition bars, juices and even crisps.
While clearly 2018’s Superfood Success Story, will moringa prove just another fleeting fad? It’s hard to say, but if you want to stay around long enough to find out, putting moringa on your daily meal plan probably won’t hurt.&nbsp;
Text: Tenzing Thondup

Marvellous Moringa: This health supplement is 2018’s superfood superstar

Turmeric may have stolen the show in 2017 as the best body boosting dietary supplement, but this year, that title may well be usurped by an as-yet unknown plant – the moringa. The equatorial plant, also known as the drumstick tree, has long been cultivated in its native India and Africa as an effective anti-inflammatory, healing and skincare agent.
<figure id="attachment_38416" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38416" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38416 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients.jpg" alt="Moringa is a go-to for potassium, calcium, iron and other key nutrients" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Moringa-is-a-go-to-for-potassium-calcium-iron-and-other-key-nutrients-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38416" class="wp-caption-text">Moringa is a go-to for potassium, calcium, iron and other key nutrients</figcaption></figure>
So why, exactly, should this unassuming plant be added to our daily diet? For starters, moringa is filled to the brim with key nutrients, with twice the protein of spinach per serving, and three times as much iron. What’s more, it’s also a perfect source for calcium, potassium and Vitamin A.
<figure id="attachment_38417" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38417" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38417 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa.jpg" alt="The moringa tree is native to India and regions of Africa" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-moringa-tree-is-native-to-India-and-regions-of-Africa-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38417" class="wp-caption-text">The moringa tree is native to India and regions of Africa</figcaption></figure>
Also, where most purportedly healthy foods don’t exactly pack a lot of flavour, moringa has a very pleasant, palatable flavour. Its seeds are sweet, while its leaves offer a more savoury, nutty profile. It’s no surprise, then, that food companies the world over are clamouring to put this soon-to-be high-profile ingredient in a variety of products including nutrition bars, juices and even chips.
<figure id="attachment_38414" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38414" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38414 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa.jpg" alt="Traditional Benin bread filled with Moringa" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Traditional-Benin-bread-filled-with-Moringa-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38414" class="wp-caption-text">Traditional Benin bread filled with moringa</figcaption></figure>
Beauty labels have also supposedly hopped aboard the pro-moringa bandwagon, with a bevy of hyper-nourishing moringa oil products soon to hit the market. Meanwhile, powder made from the plant’s crushed leaves is already widely available on the market as a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient. For those with an eye for healthy living, snap up this super-healthy ‘cheat’ food today.

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Marvellous Moringa: This health supplement is 2018’s superfood superstar

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