This green leafy plant with tiny rounded leaves is popular in Southeast Asia in multiple dishes. Moringa can be found in cuisine, powdered form for your smoothies, and even in pill form for daily use. It contains a tremendous amount of vitamins including protein, vitamin B6, vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin A. Western countries are catching up to this miracle plant – and in Southeast Asia, it’s been used for many years already.
This plant is rich in antioxidants to support your immune system and it contains high levels of chlorogenic acid that can help regulate one’s blood sugar levels. If you’re looking to incorporate moringa into your diet, here are a few ways you can do it.
Make a Supercharged Green Drink
Moringa is great when placed in a green smoothie mix. Feel free to chuck in some matcha and spirulina while you’re at it to make a supercharged green drink to keep you active the entire day.
Prepare Moringa Soup
Moringa soup is a popular dish in Asian culture, especially in the Philippines. It’s usually made quite simply: boiling water, moringa leaves, and a bit of lemongrass for a sour taste. Moringa tastes delicious in soups and you can add a dash of coconut milk for a creamy taste. Top it off with a few red chilis and you’re good to go.
Moringa Spinach Omelette
One of the tastiest Asian cuisines out there is a moringa-spinach omelet. This healthy omelet is packed with b vitamins and chlorophyll – your body will move in an ecstatic dance when it tastes this. You can make a soy-chili dipping sauce or even eat it on its own. This is a great way to consume moringa in food rather than simply consuming it in a pill form. Bon appetit!
