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                      Discover the Miracle of Moringa

                      Published by Grace O

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                      Very few Americans have ever heard of the moringa oleifera plant, but in Africa and Asia it’s a life-saver. It needs very little water to grow and its leaves offer a full complement of protein, minerals, and nutrients to both humans and cattle. When Africans cook with moringa, they throw the tiny leaves into soups and stews just before serving. When eaten fresh this way, the leaves give off a slightly grassy flavor.

                      Moringa leaves provide protein, calcium, and iron, plus vitamins A and C and potassium. Vitamin A boosts immunity, strengthens skin and hair, and keeps eyes healthy. Vitamin C helps the body resist infection, helps prevent cataracts, and aids in tissue regeneration. Potassium keeps blood pressure low and the whole body hydrated. It also has been shown to decrease risk of stroke. The antioxidants in the dark green leaves boost cellular health, which helps us age gracefully.

                      One hundred grams of dry Moringa leaf packs a power punch:

                      • 25 times the iron of spinach
                      • 17 times the calcium of milk
                      • 15 times the potassium of bananas
                      • 12 times the vitamin C of oranges
                      • 10 times the vitamin A of carrots
                      • 9 times the protein of yogurt

                      I use the fresh leaves in soups and in my own version of a spinach dip because moringa leaves have a similar taste and texture to spinach, especially when blanched. Some people grind the fresh leaves together with olive oil and garlic to make a kind of pesto for pasta.

                      Moringa SoupMoringa Vegetable Soup

                      For this soup, any smoked fish, such as salmon, can be used. To make this soup vegan, use vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock and omit the fish or fish sauce. To give this soup an Asian flair, add 1 tablespoon of gingerroot, cut into strips.

                      SERVES 2–4

                      2 cups diced kabocha squash or pumpkin, seeds removed and rind on
                      1 quart chicken stock
                      ¾ cup diced eggplant
                      9 pieces okra, cut in halves or thirds
                      ¾ cup cut string beans
                      ¼ cup olive oil
                      2 tsp. minced garlic
                      ½ cup diced onion
                      ¾ cup diced medium tomato
                      ¼ lb. flaked smoked fish or 1 Tbs. fish sauce
                      ½ cup fresh moringa leaves or 1 Tbs. moringa powder dissolved in 3-4 Tbs. warm water
                      Sea salt and ground pepper to taste

                      1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, boil the squash or pumpkin in the chicken stock for 10 minutes.
                      2. Add the eggplant, okra, and string beans, and boil the vegetables until they are tender, about 7–10 minutes.
                      3. While the soup is cooking, heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and stir-fry until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
                      4. Add the tomato to the sauté pan and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add the flaked fish or fish sauce and cook an additional 5 minutes.
                      5. Remove soup from heat and stir in the sauté mixture. Add the moringa leaves or powder. Season with the salt and pepper.

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                      GRACE O is the creator of FoodTrients, a unique program for optimizing wellness and longevity. She is the author of two award-winning cookbooks – The Age Gracefully Cookbook and The Age Beautifully Cookbook, which recently won the National award for Innovation from the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. She is a fusion chef with a mission to deliver delicious recipes built on a foundation of anti-aging science and her 20 years in the healthcare industry. Visit FoodTrients.com to learn more. Email us at info@foodtrients.com

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