Malunggay Cupcake (Moringa Oleifera)

This lowly Malunggay may not be top of mind when it comes to vegetables but scientific research confirms that this humble leaves are a powerhouse of nutritional value. See benefits here. Thus, Malunggay is also a very good source of Calcium, a nutrient that stimulate's milk production. Research also shows that it is likewise rich in iron, phosphorous and vitamins A, B and C, nutrients that are good for the baby.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 eggs, room tempt

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup milk

1/8 tsp fine salt

3 tsp of blended malunggay leaves

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Put about a cup of maluggay leaves in a food processor. Set aside.

Cream the softened butter and sugar together for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well using a ladle or spatula. Stir in the milk until batter is smooth then add blended malunggay and mix until combined. Pour into cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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What is Moringa Oleifera?

The Moringa Tree is a plant native to parts of Africa and Asia renowned for its nutritional value – each leaf contains seven times the vitamin C of oranges, four times the vitamin A of carrots, four times the calcium of milk, three times the potassium of bananas and twice the protein of yogurt.

Moringa oleifera, the most widely cultivated species of moringa, is a multipurpose tree native to the Himalayan foothills in northwestern India. According to the ancient Indian medicinal tradition of ayurveda, the leaves of the Moringa tree can prevent 300 diseases – and modern science confirms these claims have credence.

The somewhat tattered-looking tree grows fast, is resistant to drought and almost all of its parts are edible, tasty and highly nutritious – which include leaves, leaf powder, pods, seeds, flowers, roots and bark offering a complement of protein, calcium, minerals, iron and several important vitamins.

Interestingly (and tragically), Moringa grows in subtropical areas where malnutrition is most prevalent – particularly in West Africa. The problem is, the people living in these regions are largely unaware of the nutritional goldmine sitting in their backyards.

Moringa America Superfood Pesto

Moringa America Spinach Pesto

♡ Use this pesto in pasta, salads, on grilled chicken or salmon and even as a  dip.

Ingredients

3 tightly packed cups baby spinach leaves, washed and trimmed

2 tbsps of Moringa America Moringa Powder

1 cup packed basil leaves

1 cup toasted walnuts

3 medium sized garlic cloves (raw or roasted)

½ cup organic Coconut Oil or Flaxseed Oil

Juice of 1 lemon

½ teaspoon of Himalayan rock salt or Herbamare

Freshly ground black pepper

Method: Start with garlic in food processor, add leaves, nuts and moringa powder, finally add lemon juice and oil. Makes approx 1 cup of pesto

It will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Impress your guests with this tasty RAW recipe.

Prep Time – 10

*Recipe curtesy of http://www.detox-in-a-box.com.au/category/recipes/

Fresh Leaves VS Dried Leaves

Is moringa dried leaf powder more potent than fresh leaves?

When you take a delicate moringa leaf and carefully shade dry it - amazing things happen. There is significantly higher nutritional value in the moringa dried leaf, in some cases over ten times in specific nutrients when compared to fresh Moringa leaf. Many universities and independent research laboratory analyses have confirmed the higher nutritional values in the dried leaf powder. What's more amazing is gram for gram comparison of moringa to common fruits and vegetables. The nutritional values of moringa's many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll, and anti-aging compounds are higher than it's own fresh leaves.

Advancing Moringa to the next level.

Moringa carries only a number of case studies that prove its beneficial properties. Moringa's Hope wants to provide technical and research studies to develop uses for Moringa in many industries, carry out ongoing research to identify new applications that have commercial potential in either regional or global markets. Through collaborative agreements with private sector partners, we leverage complementary R&D and work together to bring products to market.

Research initiatives Energy Research - Establishing Moringa as a new source of efficient ethanol Beauty Research - High quality oil for cosmetic manufacturers University Research - UC centers to expand study in medical and agriculture industries

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Knowledge is Wealth and Health is Wealth

Moringas hope was established to bring awareness of Moringa as a natural product to industries all over the world. “Natural products” are products derived from plants; including foods, drinks, oils and ingredients used by the food and cosmetics industries. We are a non-profit, cooperative based organization working with organizations, development agencies, individuals and other interested parties in countries such as Africa, Asia, and America. Our purpose is to help alleviate poverty and malnutrition through the use Moringa. With the end hope to help prevent health related issues in communities and industries, which are not only economically.

Through initiatives and programs developed by Moringa’s hope we aim to spread the benefits and opportunities Moringa can bring to people.

For more information about our cause go to www.moringashope.org

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