THIS SUPER GREEN IS A STRONGER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY THAN TURMERIC!
When it comes to fighting inflammation—AKA the root of all health evils—turmeric is the most talked-about holistic solution. Whether the flare-up is rearing its ugly head in the form of acne, gut problems, or something more serious (like cancer), turmeric is bound to be part of the treatment plan. And while it’s definitely a powerful healing agent, another superfood is starting to become just as popular due to the fact that it’s—wait for it—even stronger than turmeric. What super green is it? Moringa.
“Moringa is becoming a trending ingredient because people are looking for ways to get the most nutrient-dense green they can.”
Grown on trees in regions of Africa, South America, and India, the super green is typically ground up and used in powder form, and it’s becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in bottled juices and bars. “Interest has been growing around greens in general, such as with smoothies or kale, and I think moringa is becoming a trending ingredient because people are looking for ways to get the most nutrient-dense [green] they can,” says Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli, America’s leading moringa supplier.
She has a point: Kale has been the green of choice among healthy eaters for years, but according to Kuli Kuli, moringa actually has twice the amount of protein, four times the calcium, six times the iron, and a whopping 48 times the amount of vitamin B2. So, what’s the best way to work it into your diet, where can you find it, and who benefits from moringa the most? Keep reading for all the facts.
Why this super green is good for you
The reason why moringa is able to pack more vitamins than anything you’d find at the salad bar is that it’s more nutrient-dense. “Most greens are 90 percent water, leaving only 10 percent for nutrients. But moringa is only 80 percent water,” Curtis explains.
Besides fighting inflammation, it’s being used medicinally by people with diabetes for its ability to regulate glucose levels. In one study, participants with type 2 diabetes who consumed eight grams of moringa a day saw their glucose levels decrease by 28 percent after two months. And in the doula community, this super green is often the recommended remedy for increasing lactation.
When it comes to how much to consume to get the max benefits, Curtis says you can start with just two grams a day (particularly if you don’t already eat a lot of greens). If you want to take moringa medicinally to fight inflammation or diabetes, work your way up to 10 grams a day.
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