Local farmers and communities should benefit from the foods they send around the world. We should all take notice of climate-friendly foods. We should reward the people and systems that care for the environment during the cultivation and production of food.

And, of course, we must discover and embrace the foods and dishes that truly nourish our bodies.

For conscious eaters around the world, moringa is a special plant that’s beginning to draw attention. Culturally significant, environmentally-friendly, and nutritionally fabulous—moringa is a game-changer.

What Is Moringa?

Moringa is a tree that’s native to India and East Africa. It’s also grown in Asia and South America. As a fast-growing and drought-resistant species, it’s been embraced in many lands by many peoples.

Like any special plant, moringa has earned various names: the drumstick tree, the horseradish tree, the ben oil tree, the tree of life, and even the miracle tree.

What’s so miraculous about moringa?

Well, along with its history of use in traditional medicine, the plant today helps to transform communities in a number of ways: improving nutrition, boosting rural economic strength, and providing a means of sustainable food production and landcare.

Moringa is caffeine-free, but it’s full of all the healthy nutrients that provide clean and natural energy boosts: protein, vitamins, potassium, iron, and more.

Adding Moringa Powder to Foods and Drinks

As a leafy green vegetable, moringa leaves have a lot in common with other superfoods like kale and spinach. However, moringa is in a league of its own nutritionally. Compared to kale, moringa has twice as much protein, three times more calcium, two times more iron, and 1.5 times more fiber. 

To produce Kuli Kuli Moringa Leaf Powder, our leaves are harvested and processed on the same day to preserve the maximum nutritional value they offer. The result is an incredibly dynamic powder that can add vitality to any meal. 

“I mix a teaspoon in hot water and drink it as a warm beverage. I have very high expectations for the things I nourish myself with and Kuli Kuli Moringa Powder passes the test for me. I cannot drink coffee or tea and it’s really nice to finally have a “go to” to replace the warm beverage ritual that’s been missing in my life for so long.

Thank you Kuli Kuli for testing your high quality powder for molds and toxins and for your transparency with the results. It makes all the difference!”

—Jeannette ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviewer

For creative cooks and eaters, there’s no limit to the uses of moringa powder. You can add it to any number of foods and beverages as a featured ingredient or a small-serving add-on.

Need some inspiration? Here are a few simple, delicious, and nutritious ways to add moringa powder to your diet.

Moringa Powder Smoothies

Smoothies are probably the most popular way to consume any sort of nutritional powder. It’s a quick way to take in a number of healthy ingredients all at once in a liquid form that’s easy on the tummy.

Pick your favorite smoothie recipe and simply add in one teaspoon to one tablespoon of moringa powder. Swap out an existing powder or green ingredient, or just add it to the mix without making any other changes.

You can’t go wrong by adding moringa to your daily morning or post-workout smoothie. Nutritionally, there’s no downside to a daily dose of this superfood—only lots of benefits.

Moringa Guacamole Dip

Combine the plant-based protein power of avocado with moringa’s superfood qualities. You’ll make a dip that’s oh-so-delicious yet incredibly nourishing.

Part of the appeal of guacamole is, of course, its simplicity. All you really need is a crushed avocado. The most important addition is a bit of salt, followed by lime juice. From there, individual choices take over, with extra seasonings and veggies added as you like.

Moringa slides in effortlessly with the texture and taste of guacamole. Moringa’s flavor will mostly be overshadowed by the rich, salty, and tangy tones that are already there in your guac. If anything, moringa will just add a bit of an earthy bite.

Use a mild ingredients mix if you’d like the moringa taste to be noticeable. Or, be generous with the salt, lime, and add-ons if you’d like the moringa to move into the background.

It’s easy to just add moringa powder to your current guac recipe. Or, try this quick and easy delicious moringa guacamole dip recipe:

Recipe:

Method:

1. Mash the avocados, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Mix in the onion, cilantro, tomatoes, moringa powder, and garlic. Stir in the cayenne pepper if you wish to add it.
3. Refrigerate for one hour for the best flavor or serve immediately if you can’t wait to try it.

Moringa Brownies

Can a leafy green superfood squeeze its way into sweet baked goods like brownies? Of course it can.

Brownies are surprisingly dynamic treats. They’re rich and sweet, but they don’t need to be unhealthy. They can be vegan or made to fit any other dietary restriction. And they’re a perfect template for adding a superfood like moringa.

Clever chefs have conjured up all sorts of creative moringa brownie recipes. Why not try ours? This moringa brownie recipe is decadent and delicious. And it’s also completely vegan and full of moringa and protein-packed almonds and walnuts.

Moringa Soups

Soups are perfect dishes for experimenting with new ingredients. Soup recipes are usually quite flexible—you can boost the amount of some ingredients, introduce new ingredients, and remove ones you don’t like.

Moringa can be added to a soup as a nutrition booster and flavor enhancer. If you like to tinker with recipes, you’ll have no problem adding moringa to your favorite soups. If you’re more of an exact follower of recipes, try out one of these hearty and delicious moringa soups:

• Hearty Moringa Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
• Probiotic Miso Green Moringa Soup

Adding Ethically-Sourced Moringa Powder to Your Diet 

Providing the world with a delicious superfood is no small task.

When it comes to the broad topic we sum up with the word “health,” we believe that we’re all in this together. A person or a nation can’t truly receive nourishment from a food that arrives via unjust labor or environmental destruction.

Sadly, modern commerce is full of imbalances. Wealthy people in wealthy places have a very privileged shopping experience. They don’t need to consider the path that a product has taken to arrive on the shelf.

Fortunately, many consumers choose to consider the connections between the products they purchase, the communities behind them, and the environment.

At Kuli Kuli Foods, our mission is three-pronged and addresses: sustainable livelihoods and women’s empowerment, nutritional security, and agriculture and environment.

Visit our online store to make a selection from our collection of moringa powder products and lots of other superfood-boosted foods and drinks.

To learn more about superfoods and the Kuli Kuli mission, visit our blog.

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Health enthusiasts hold these three food items in high esteem, given their obvious nutritional benefits.

Moringa has recently entered the health arena and found its unique pedestal. As a “wonder tree,” its various parts come with nutritional value that exceeds those found in foods that we consume daily.

For example, moringa contains twice as much protein as kale, almost a hundred times more B2, and supersedes kale’s iron content four times. It beats wheatgrass in protein, calcium, and vitamin K content. Moringa also tops turmeric in anti-inflammatory properties.

Most of the plant’s parts have nutritious value: its pods, flowers, leaves, bark, and nuts all have something to offer.

And that’s not all.

The plant is armed with bioactive and antioxidant compounds fit for your physical and mental needs.

What Is Moringa?

Moringa, also known scientifically as Moringa oleifera, is a “power tree” that has been used for centuries to cure headaches, improve immune system function, regulate weight and weight loss, and boost libido.

Moringa belongs to the Moringaceae family and is common in Africa and Asia. It’s been studied and proven to help handle diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation, and non-alcoholic liver disease.

Moringa contains a significant amount of bioactive compounds. The extensive combination of vitamins, phenolic acids, and alkaloids are found primarily in the plant’s leaves.

Together, these compounds give moringa its pharmaceutical properties.

In some instances, moringa leaves have been used to treat typhoid, malaria, diabetes, and hypertension in developing countries—mainly in Asia and Africa.

Moringa’s Wonder Nutrients

• Moringa is high in protein and amino acids. These two nutrients account for 30% of its weight. As a result, it rivals milk, which has a protein weight of 35%.

• Fresh moringa leaves have higher beta carotene and vitamin A content than that found in pumpkin and carrot.

• Moringa exceeds oranges in vitamin C content and dairy products in calcium. It also beats spinach and bananas in iron and potassium content, respectively.
  Moringa has been proved to contain roughly 15 times the amount of potassium found in bananas, and seven times the amount of vitamin C in oranges.
  Moringa leaves contain 200 mg of vitamin C per 100g of concentration.

• Moringa’s seed oil is commercially known as behen oil. Behen has phytochemicals and a fatty acid content that is healthier than most commercial hydrogenated oils.
  These oils are also chemically referred to as saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids (SFA/MUFA).

Moringa’s Nutritional Profile

Moringa’s leaves are rich in various minerals such as potassium, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.

Other parts of the moringa plant that are edible include the stem, bark, pods, and root. All these are high in carbohydrates, with the leaves having the highest overall concentration of minerals.

Immature flowers and pods are also edible and are famous for their high amount of fatty acids.

The table below breaks down the nutritional composition of moringa’s edible parts for every 100 g of dry weight:

Essential Bioactive Compounds in the Moringa Plant

Moringa’s bioactive components empower it with properties capable of enhancing disease treatment and prevention.

Moringa has been proven to be anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, cardioprotective (guards the heart), and hepatoprotective (mitigates liver injury).

These compounds form two main metabolite groups:

• Primary metabolites: These are the compounds involved in physiological functions (body growth and reproduction) and include proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides
  
• Secondary metabolites: These are minor compounds that are needed by the body in only trace amounts. They include phenolic compounds, halogenated compounds, and terpenes. Collectively, these compounds work to fight chronic diseases such as cancer, obesity, and diabetes.

Let’s take a deeper look at some essential moringa compounds that aid in treating and preventing various diseases.

#1: Essential Vitamins

Fresh moringa leaves have an abundance of carotenoids that form vitamin A. Vitamin A is a catalyst of good vision, embryonic growth and development, reproduction, cell differentiation, and immune competence.

Vitamin A also aids in the management of eye problems, like night blindness, and inhibits the development of cataracts (opaqueness of eye lenses).

Moringa leaves are also rich in vitamin E, with nutrient concentrations matching those found in nuts.

#2: Anti-Inflammatory Compounds

Moringa’s anti-inflammatory effects can be attributed to components such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, and tannins.

Moringa reduces inflammation by working against inflammatory proteins and enzymes in the body. Its leaf concentrate plays a significant role in inhibiting inflammation in cells.

#3: Antimicrobial Compounds

Moringa’s leaves contain essential oils which produce an antimicrobial and antifungal effect.

For best results, leaf extracts are typically used in conjunction with alcoholic extracts derived from the plant’s seeds. Moringa’s root, stem, and bark extract also have antimicrobial qualities.

Dry moringa leaves are a powerful source of phenolic acids and flavonoids (collectively called polyphenol compounds). These flavonoids include quercetin, myricetin and kaempferol. The benefits of each category are further broken down as follows:

• Phenolic acids belong to phenolic compounds, which originate from hydroxycinnamic and hydroxybenzoic acids. These compounds exhibit antioxidant, antimutagenic (impede cell mutation), anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.

• Flavonoids have been observed to protect against diseases caused by oxidative stress, including certain types of cancer and ailments of cardiovascular origin.

• Quercetin is an antioxidant with therapeutic benefits, which reduces hyperlipidemia (bad cholesterol) and atherosclerosis (building of fats in artery walls), and protects insulin-producing cells.
  

Quercetin also protects the liver from damage while increasing its protein content.

#4: Anticarcinogenic Compounds

Moringa has several compounds in its leaves and seeds that have been proven to be effective against lung, skin, breast, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers.

Tannins are contained in dry moringa leaves and have water-soluble properties. Tannins are anti-cancer in nature. They protect against toxins, inflammation, and coronary heart disease.

#5: Antioxidants

Moringa has a variety of antioxidants in its seeds, leaves, and flowers. These are essentially polyphenols that exhibit a high antioxidant capacity.

Moringa also comes packed with ascorbic acid, which creates insulin secretion. This provides an anti-diabetic effect.

Antioxidants are also responsible for managing inflammation and stress of the brain. Moringa’s antioxidants are neuro-enhancers, and have been used to treat instances of Alzheimer’s disease.

Moringa’s vitamins C and E also improve brain functionality by inhibiting neuronal degradation. At the same time, they help in memory function by normalizing the neurotransmitters’ serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine levels.

Consequently, these antioxidant effects control stress and pleasure stimuli in people, including those suffering from psychosis and depression.

#6: Glycosides and β-sitostero

Moringa has glycosides and β-sitosterol in its leaves and seeds. These two substances collectively lower blood pressure (by regulating the body’s lipid profile) and reduce cholesterol levels.

Moringa leaves package saponins, which inhibit the absorption of plasma cholesterol, consequently moderating the circulation of bile acids.

Moringa Green Tea to Boost Immunity

Most people just boil dry moringa leaves to make tea. In this recipe, we’ll add some spice and also include Organic Pure Moringa Powder.

Recipe

Method

1. Add the cinnamon, ginger, and lemon wedge to a mug.
2. Pour 1 cup of boiled water into the mix. Stir and allow to brew for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove the lemon wedge.
4. Add in the Organic Pure Moringa Powder and stir.
5. Add honey to enhance the taste.

Where Can I Purchase Healthy Moringa Products?

Having learned the benefits of moringa for the body and mind, you may want to choose a product for your personal use.

At Kuli Kuli Foods, our online shop offers you natural and high-quality organic moringa products, which include:

• Herbal teas
• Organic powder
• Energy shots
• Energy bars
• Energy shakes

At Kuli Kuli, we’ve partnered with female farmers worldwide to support their self-sustenance and offer education and incentives surrounding moringa’s growth and production.

Our responsibility extends to every step that goes into producing the best moringa products.

We oversee the preparation of quality soil and optimized planting, excellent harvesting methods, hygienic processing, and packaging to ensure only the best products for our customers.

Today, Kuli Kuli supports a population of over 3000 small farmers, who have gone ahead and planted at least 24,000,000 trees, thereby generating over $5.2 million in collective revenue.

Our customers love the products we sell. Two of them gave the following testimonials:

“You get energy from Kuli Kuli moringa powder, it really helps with that. When I don’t drink it, I feel different, a little dragging.“

Kecia

“Kuli Kuli moringa powder is pure and easy to use. It’s the final ingredient I add to my smoothie. It doesn’t matter what my lunch is, my energy never drops throughout the day.“

Jay

Moringa has healthy benefits just for you. Place an order today from our list of nutritious products.

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Moringa trumps kale as a superfood—which explains why its popularity has exploded all over the globe in recent years. 

It contains twice as much protein as kale, 97 times the vitamin B2, and four times the iron. No wonder the moringa tree has been dubbed the most nutrient-rich plant yet discovered.

Nearly every part of the tree—leaves, roots, bark, pods, nuts, and flowers—has been used in herbal medicine to treat well over 300 ailments for thousands of years. 

Some of the conditions moringa has been used to treat include diabetes, joint pain, long-lasting inflammation, and even cancer. It’s also been used for different kinds of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. 

By including it in their diet, everyone stands to benefit from the plant’s plentiful antioxidants and bioactive compounds. That said, some of moringa’s amazing health benefits are specific to men. 

If you’re curious about exactly how moringa benefits men and how to incorporate it into your diet, you’ve come to the right place. 

Let’s start with a general health recap of this superfood, and then explore the specific health benefits it has for men. 

What Is Moringa and How Is It Taken?

Moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera, is a tree that’s native to North India. It’s also grown in Africa, South East Asia, Arabia, South America, and the Pacific and Caribbean Islands. The hardy, evergreen tree thrives in tropical, subtropical, and semi-arid regions.

Almost all parts of the tree are edible. Everything from its roots, bark, pods, and flowers, to its leaves can be used in smoothies, soups, stir-fries, cookies, cupcakes, and even macaroons.

Moringa takes pride of place in Ayurveda—a healthy-lifestyle system that’s been used in India for more than 5,000 years. In Ayurveda, moringa is considered a heating and pungent food. According to Ayurvedic principles, these qualities make moringa ideal for deep cleansing and detoxification of the body.

In many African and Asian cultures, parts of the moringa tree are incorporated into local dishes. Since it’s so hardy and nutritious, the moringa tree is highly prized in areas where other healthy foods can be difficult to cultivate.

Parts of the tree can also be eaten raw, steamed, roasted, or boiled to create traditional herbal medicine. Notably, the leaves are used to prepare herbal tea for boosting health and vitality. 

Moringa seeds can also be pressed into oil, which is usually added to food or used for skin and hair care. 

In the US, moringa is most commonly consumed in powder or capsule form. You can add the powder to an amazingly vast array of recipes and smoothies, or just mix it with water or juice. 

Kuli Kuli Foods brings you Pure Moringa Vegetable Powder made from drying and pulverizing organic moringa leaves.

Moringa capsules are essentially just the same powder packaged into capsules. 

Whichever form you choose, make sure to review the recommended daily dosage. Generally, 5–10 grams of moringa per day is adequate. 

Moringa’s Nutritional Information

Moringa’s earthy-tasting powder is packed with important compounds for your health. 

Its nutritional contents help protect against heart disease, immune system deficiency, infections, cancer, and inflammatory conditions.

Just 100 grams of moringa leaves contains the following nutrients:

In What Ways Is Moringa Good for Men’s Health?

Moringa has plenty of health benefits for men, especially when it comes to sexual and reproductive health. 

But let’s not overlook the superfood’s general health benefits either, which are well-documented. 

Moringa is called “the miracle tree” in many cultures around the world, and for good reason. Some of its general health benefits include:

• Combating oxidative damage in the form of illness and disease
• Inhibiting the growth of and killing tumor cells 
• Protecting the body from inflammation 
• Healing skin abrasions
• Controlling cholesterol levels
• Improving blood circulation
• Protecting your heart health 

With these overall health benefits, how does this superfood specifically benefit men?

Here are some of moringa’s powerful health benefits for men:

1 – It Promotes Prostate Health

Moringa leaves and seeds are rich in sulfur compounds that may have anti-cancer properties—meaning they can help in treating prostate cancer. Test tube studies show that these compounds can inhibit the growth of human prostate cancer cells.

In addition, moringa may help to prevent age-related prostate enlargement, which causes difficulty when urinating.

In recent studies, researchers gave mice moringa leaf extract and testosterone shots daily for 4 weeks to induce prostate enlargement. 

The results showed that moringa helped to significantly reduce prostate weight. The extract also reduced compounds related to the development of prostate cancer. 

2 – It May Alleviate Erectile Dysfunction

Because of the improved circulation and the healing antioxidants associated with moringa, this superfood is known to improve sexual function. For men, moringa can help alleviate erectile dysfunction (ED). 

Erectile dysfunction affects more than 30 million men in the US. Fortunately, moringa can help to prevent and treat erectile dysfunction. 

The antioxidants in moringa improve blood circulation throughout the body, which may help in resolving erectile issues. In addition, some studies in rats show that moringa extracts can inhibit enzymes that have been linked to ED. 

What’s more, research on rats shows that moringa extracts can help relax the smooth muscle in the penis, therefore improving blood flow to the area. 

3 – It May Improve Male Fertility 

On top of helping with ED, moringa can also improve male fertility. 

The antioxidants in moringa can help keep your sperm healthy. Infertility in men is most often linked to reduced sperm production and issues with sperm motility. 

According to findings from studies in rabbits and rats, moringa leaf powder can significantly improve semen volume, sperm count, and sperm motility. 

Moreover, moringa leaf extract also may prevent the loss of sperm caused by exposure to heat, chemotherapy, or the electromagnetic rays emitted by cell phones. 

That said, human studies are still needed to confirm moringa’s effectiveness in boosting male fertility. 

4 – It Improves Hair Growth

Away from sexual and reproductive health, moringa also supports good hair days.

Adding moringa to your diet can help improve your hair growth—keeping hair loss at bay. The nutrients and minerals in moringa, including vitamins C and E, iron, zinc, and Omega-3 fatty acids are perfect for hair nourishment. 

Not only do these vitamins and minerals foster hair growth, they also reduce hair breakage and shedding. 

Here is a summary of how the nutrients in moringa can help you with hair growth:

5 – It Promotes Muscle Strength

Since it contains all 18 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids, moringa is considered a complete plant protein. Its protein content can help build and repair your muscles after a workout.

Moringa has a higher protein content than yogurt and some legumes. It’s, therefore, a great source of protein for fitness enthusiasts and athletes.

With fewer calories and higher fiber and nutrient content, plant proteins tend to be healthier than animal proteins. This makes moringa a great supplement for vegans. 

Including moringa in your pre-workout smoothie will also give you a hefty boost of calcium, which is essential for promoting strong muscle contractions for endurance. What’s more, moringa contains more calcium than yogurt and milk.

Other nutrients in moringa that aid in muscle repair and growth include vitamin B, iron, and magnesium. 

Moringa Green Power Smoothie Recipe for Men

Moringa is versatile—you can easily incorporate it into your daily meals. One popular way to get your daily dose of moringa is by blending it with other ingredients into a nutritious smoothie.

Try this recipe for a delicious post-workout green smoothie:

Preparation:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend at high speed until smooth.
3. Pour into a mason jar (or beer mug!) and enjoy. 

Where Can I Buy High-Quality Moringa Products?

Now that you know what you stand to gain from incorporating moringa into your diet, it’s time to shop.

Check out Kuli Kuli Foods’ shop for high-quality, sustainably produced moringa products including:

• Pure organic powder
• Herbal teas
• Energy bars
• Green energy shots
• Green energy shakes

Kuli Kuli Foods partners with small, mostly female farmers across the globe, and promotes sustainability. We ensure that everything from the soil quality, to harvesting practices, and processing procedures align with our goal to bring you only the best moringa.

Third-party research has established that Kuli Kuli Foods’ Pure Moringa Powder is the cleanest on the market. 

Kuli Kuli Foods has supported over 3,234 small farmers and generated over $5.2 million in revenue for them. In addition, we’ve planted and preserved more than 24,600,000 moringa trees. 

Our customers love our products. Here’s what two of our happy customers have to say:

“You get energy from Kuli Kuli moringa powder, it really helps with that. When I don’t drink it, I feel different, a little dragging.”

Kecia ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviewer

Don’t wait to reap the health benefits of moringa. Place your order for the best moringa products on the market.

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The general idea is that a food that truly earns superfood status is absolutely packed with nutrition. A superfood is loaded with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You get maximum nutritional benefit by consuming a minimal number of calories.

No matter how you classify superfoods, there’s one special plant that’s sure to qualify: moringa.

Moringa holds its own against any well-known superfood. It tastes like matcha, but provides caffeine-free energy. It’s anti-inflammatory properties rival turmeric, and it’s a nutritional powerhouse that makes kale blush.

Let’s explore this wonderful plant known as “The Tree of Life”—how we came to know it, its uses, and its wonderful nutritional benefits.

What Part of the World Is Moringa From?

Moringa is native to India and neighboring lands on the Indian subcontinent. Today, it’s grown in this region as well as throughout the global tropics.

There are 13 species of moringa. The most commonly-cultivated variety is moringa oleifera.

Moringa grows wild or in cultivation in many parts of the world where the climate is appropriately warm. These include:

• South Asia
• Southeast Asia
• The Philippines
• Indonesia
• The Caribbean
• Central America
• South America
• Africa 

In most areas where growing conditions are tropical or subtropical, moringa will thrive. It’s a highly adaptable tree, able to grow in a variety of conditions.

Moringa remains important on the Indian subcontinent. It’s also become a fixture in various parts of Africa, including Somalia and Ethiopia. Some moringa species are even indigenous to the African continent.

Moringa and its superfood qualities are warmly welcomed in farms and kitchens around the world. Now, let’s learn a bit more about the history and use of this dynamic and prolific tree.

Moringa’s History of Use

Moringa’s precise point of origin is unknown, but the plant was likely first cultivated within the borders of modern-day India. From there, it spread to neighboring countries.

The “Tree of Life” has long been valued in South Asian nations like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

The modern surge of appreciation for moringa is nothing new. The plant has always been embraced by cultures that have newly discovered it. These include the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

What attributes have contributed to moringa’s popularity through history and around the world? Well, first and foremost, there are the fantastic nutritional benefits which we’ll get into in a moment.

But like many other plants favored by ancient peoples, moringa has also been widely employed in traditional medicine. Traditional medicinal uses have been broad, and include the treatment of pain, asthma, wounds, and numerous other ailments.

Thanks to moringa’s powerful anti-inflammatory properties, its prominence in traditional medicine is no surprise.

Aside from the treatment of illness, moringa has been utilized for various lifestyle products. The ancient Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians all used moringa oil to make perfumes and other wellness products.

Ancient Egyptians used moringa oil to make anti-wrinkle creams. In fact, jars of moringa oil have even been found in Egyptian tombs, suggesting that it had great value.

Moringa shows promise for continued medicinal use. However, the plant’s medicinal benefits are less studied and less documented compared to its nutritional prowess. That’s beginning to change, however, as new research explores moringa’s medicinal potential.

What we know for sure is that moringa grows well in many lands. The moringa tree is hearty, drought-tolerant, and fast-growing. A young tree can gain 18 feet in height in just a six month period.

Better yet, all parts of the tree are edible—the leaves, seeds, roots, and even the bark. And, of course, moringa provides outstanding nutritional value to the communities that grow it as well as the countries that import moringa products.

Moringa’s Incredible Nutritional Benefits

There’s a lot to love about moringa, but it’s the nutritional facts that typically occupy the headlines.

Healthy eaters around the world are always looking for superfoods that are bursting with nutrients. They believe they’ve found a good one in moringa—and they’re absolutely right.

“I recently had the opportunity to try this superfood shake and I LOVE IT. It tastes great, doesn’t have any weird after tastes or anything and isn’t “chalky” like some protein shakes. I’ve had it every day in the morning this week, and have felt energetic and full for most of the morning! I definitely recommend, and will be buying again.”

—Karlie, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviewer

There’s no single set of numbers that’s used to sum up moringa’s nutrition facts. Different amounts or forms of the plant (e.g. raw leaf vs. powder form) have been used for nutritional research, so you’ll find some variation.

Here’s what you’ll get from a 100 g portion of raw moringa leaves:

In areas where moringa is grown, the raw leaves and other parts and forms of the plant are consumed. Where moringa production for export occurs, the raw leaves are typically converted into a pure powder form.

Moringa powder is a concentrated and dynamic form of the plant. The powder can be sold directly for consumers to work with, or turned into healthy snacks and drinks like energy bars or teas.

Adding Moringa to Your Diet and Daily Routine

Adding moringa to your diet is easy and gratifying. Leaves of “The Miracle Tree” are used to create a powder, and that powder can be put into all sorts of healthy supplements, drinks, and snacks.

At Kuli Kuli Foods, we’re always finding new and exciting ways to bring moringa’s nutritional superpowers into your daily routine. The table below shows our current set of moringa offerings. 

Moringa’s taste is similar to that of matcha. It’s tough to characterize, but it’s a flavor sometimes described as earthy, grassy, or green. There are a lot of flavors going on, including hints of bitterness, sweetness, and umami.

Some folks quite enjoy the taste of moringa. Others prefer to combine it with stronger and sweeter flavors, allowing the moringa to take on a more complementary role.

We hope you’ll agree that our products are delicious. However, the Kuli Kuli Foods mission is about much more than just taste, or even nutrition.

Kuli Kuli Foods was founded to do good—for customers as well as for the communities and individuals involved in production.

Nourishing Individuals, Communities, and the Planet

The dream behind the founding of Kuli Kuli Foods was to bring the power of a special superfood to the American market, while simultaneously empowering small farmers and female farmers around the world.

Today, our mission is to nourish women and the planet through naturally energizing, nutritious, and sustainable plants.

Moringa absorbs carbon dioxide much quicker than typical vegetation. We’ve planted and preserved over 24 million moringa trees that absorb an estimated 300–900 million kilograms of carbon dioxide each year.

In addition to carbon sequestration, the trees are utilized in numerous land stewardship techniques: wind shielding, soil conservation, and semi-shading for other crops that shouldn’t receive direct sunlight.

While working with these miraculous trees, we’ve supported 3,000 women and family farmers. Our moringa is sourced from rural and remote areas, and only the leaves are harvested. We prioritize our relationships with farmers, their communities, and the ecosystems they support.

“My first order of this was actually through a different vendor. Loved it! So came directly to this site to purchase more. Glad I did! Both my husband and I notice a dramatic change in energy levels. We have energy all day when we start our mornings with moringa! I do the morning moringa dance! Lol! Great stuff! Thanks for providing such a wonderful product.”

—Danielle, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviewer

Kuli Kuli Foods products are certified organic and inspected in the US.

Visit our online store to choose from our selection of nutritious, ethically-produced moringa products.

Order online or find our moringa goods at over 11,000 stores across the United States. Find Kuli Kuli Foods products at your local Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, Safeway, or Sprouts.

If you’d like to learn more about moringa, its impact on communities, and its fabulous superfood properties, visit our blog.

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The Moringa oleifera tree is indigenous to South Asia but is widely grown and used in other parts of the world like Africa and South America.

Moringa powder is rich in plant bioactive compounds, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Because it has very few side effects and a wide range of medical applications, it can help with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, and antidepressant issues.

Moringa, The Super Plant

The moringa tree goes by many names; the drumstick tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree.

Almost every part of the tree can be eaten or used for medicinal purposes. The following parts are edible:

• Roots 
• Leaves
• Oil pressed from moringa seeds
• Flowers 
• “Drumsticks” or immature seed pods
• Mature seed pods

Moringa leaves are very nutritious. A cup of fresh moringa leaves contains the following nutrients:

In the western world, moringa leaves aren’t readily available so moringa powder or capsules are used instead.

In Africa and India, the tree’s pods and leaves are widely used to make traditional herbs and medicines.

Fact 1 – Moringa Powder Helps to Balance Blood Sugar

Maintaining your blood sugar in the acceptable range is important. When your blood sugar is too high or too low, this disrupts the normal function of your body resulting in illness and disease.

Diabetes is one such disease that comes as a result of uncontrolled blood sugar. Type 2 Diabetes, in particular, is a lifestyle acquired disease that occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that the body produces when your blood glucose is elevated. It’s usually secreted by the pancreas after meals.

Bad eating habits, an unhealthy lifestyle and lack of exercise can make your body resistant to insulin leading to the development of Type 2 Diabetes.

Worried that you may develop diabetes?

Well, moringa powder can help to regulate your blood sugar and increase your body’s sensitivity to insulin.

Moringa powder contains chlorogenic acid. This antioxidant was found to have a positive effect on blood sugar maintenance and it also helps the body process sugar better.

Research showed that chlorogenic acid reduces blood sugar in two ways:

• It increased the amount of glucose that was taken up and used by muscle cells
• It decreased glucose production by the liver by inhibiting the breakdown of glycogen and fats

For better glycemic control, add a teaspoon of moringa powder to your meals.

Fact 2 – Moringa Powder Can Help to Control Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is the scourge of our times. According to the CDC, nearly half the adult population of the United States is hypertensive.

Of those, over half a million people die each year from hypertension-related complications of hypertension itself. 

Hypertension complications that can result in death include:

• Stroke 
• Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
• Aneurysm 
• Heart failure 
• Metabolic syndrome

Most of these deaths are caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Interestingly, only 24 percent of hypertensive people have good control of their disease.

Moringa powder has antihypertensive properties because it contains Quercetin. This antioxidant decreases oxidative stress on the heart and helps to stabilize blood pressure management systems in the body.

Moringa extract also contains isothiocyanate and niaziminin. These bioactive compounds slow down the thickening of coronary arteries allowing blood to freely flow to heart muscles.

When this happens, heart muscles stop producing inflammatory products and this decreases blood pressure.

If you’re looking for a healthy way to keep your blood pressure in check, add a teaspoonful of moringa powder in your morning smoothie or cereal every day.

Fact 3 – Moringa Powder Can Keep Things Moving

Do you suffer from constipation? If the answer is yes, then you know just how uncomfortable it can be when you can’t use the bathroom.

Constipation happens when bowel movements aren’t as regular as they’re supposed to be. It’s associated with the following:

• Painful bowel movements
• Stool that is dry and hard 
• A feeling of not having emptied the bowels after leaving the toilet

Constipation affects everyone from time to time but it’s more common in elderly people. As people age they become less active, and this leads to their abdominal muscles not being as effective at moving food along.

Pregnant women are also at a greater risk of suffering from constipation because of the hormonal changes that are associated with pregnancy.

Even if you’re not affected by any of the above, certain medications, neurological disorders, or a low fiber diet can cause constipation. 

Moringa powder is high in fiber. It contains soluble fibers as well as insoluble fibers. These absorb water and give bulk to stool, making it easier for the body to move it along.

Regular intake of moringa powder doesn’t only help avoid constipation. Research shows that it also decreases the chances of suffering from stomach disorders like colitis.

Moringa extract is also high in Vitamin B which also helps with digestion.

For good stomach health, add moringa to your meals.

Fact 4 – Moringa Powder Can Improve Brain Power

Sometimes you can find yourself suffering from brain fog. Things that were once easy to figure out become hard, and tasks that took minutes to complete now require hours.

This happens to everyone at different stages of life. In the elderly, brain fog is usually associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s estimated that approximately 12 percent of people above the age of 65 suffer from Alzheimer’s.

The number of people affected increases with age and approximately one in three deaths of elderly people are associated with Alzheimer’s or other types of age-related dementia.

A key aspect of Alzheimer’s disease is the oxidative damage to the brain and that’s where moringa powder comes in.

Moringa powder is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, both of which are powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidative damage to the brain. 

If you’ve been feeling low and you’re finding it hard to put on a brave face, moringa can help you too.

Research has shown that moringa powder increases dopamine and serotonin production in the brain. 

Dopamine is a ‘feel good’ hormone that works in the reward centers of your brain. It also improves learning, motor function, and memory.

Serotonin helps to regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.

An increase in the production of these two hormones improves mood and cognitive function. Scientists have postulated that moringa could be used to treat depression in the future.

If you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up that will help keep your mind sharp so that you get all your work done right, moringa will help you do just that. It really is good ‘brain food’.

Moringa Is Easy to Incorporate Into Your Meals

Moringa is easy to add to your daily meals. Its versatility allows you to add it to your breakfast, lunch, supper, or snacks.

You can add moringa powder to your tea or use it in your baked goods. If you want to get your kids on the bandwagon, we have some interesting moringa recipes that you can whip up for them. 

For a vegan chocolate peanut butter and moringa pudding you need the following:

Blend these, freeze overnight, and you can enjoy this yummy dessert the next day. Alternatively, you can make this in the morning and it will be ready to serve by dinner

Your whole family will enjoy this yummy dessert.

The Best Moringa Products on the Market

If you’re looking for high-quality, natural, sustainably sourced moringa products, look no further. Kuli Kuli has products that contain 100%, non-GMO moringa leaves.

Our range of high-quality products include the following:

• Moringa powder
• Energy bars
• Green energy shakes
• Herbal teas
• Green energy bars

We believe in empowering the communities from which we source our moringa and that’s why we partner with many female farmers all around the world.

So, when you buy Kuli Kuli products, you’re not only taking a great step to improving your health, you’ll also be supporting our partners.

Our products are made with you in mind. We make it easy for you to incorporate moringa into your daily routine.

“My first order of this was actually through a different vendor. Loved it! So came directly to this site to purchase more. Glad I did!

Both my husband and I notice a dramatic change in energy level. We have energy all day when we start our mornings with moringa!

I do the morning moringa dance! Lol! Great stuff! Thanks for providing such a wonderful product.”
–Danielle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviewer

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Thank you to Alycia who created a healthy holiday dessert featuring our Pure Moringa Powder and Raspberry Chia SuperBark (it’s even a festive red and green color). Check out the recipe below and follow Alycia on Instagram at @aleafcia for more of her fabulous recipes.

MORINGA RASPBERRY MUG CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup oat flour

2 tsp Pure Moringa Powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 mashed banana

2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

6-7 fresh raspberries

Raspberry Chia SuperBark

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the dry ingredients together
2. Mix the wet ingredients together
3. Then combine the dry and wet ingredients to make a batter
4. Fold raspberries into the batter
5. Then spoon into a mug or bowl
6. Place raspberries and SuperBark on top
7. Bake at 350F for 15-20 min or microwave for ~1min 30sec.

There you have it! Healthy, festive and delicious! What are your favorite healthy holiday treats? Let us know in the comments.

If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag @kulikulifoods and @aleafcia in any social media posts so we can see your beautiful moringa mug cake!

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A Vanilla Oat Moringa Latte is a creamy pick-me-up that tastes similar to matcha, but more nutrient-dense and caffeine-free. Kuli Kuli’s Pure Moringa Powder and Nutpods French Vanilla Oat Creamer are a dream combo creating a rich and refreshing iced or hot latte. In recent months, Naomi Campbell and Martha Stewart called out moringa as a way to stay healthy during COVID-19 and influencers like Minimalist Baker are raving about their “caffeine-free matcha” latte recipe. So let’s get frothing! 

Latte Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Kuli Kuli Organic Pure Moringa Powder
• 1 tbsp Nutpods French Vanilla Oat Creamer 
• 8 oz warm water
• 1 cup ice 
• 1 tsp agave or honey (optional) 

Directions: 

1. Add moringa powder, warm water, and your sweetener of choice (optional) to a glass. 
2. Use a whisk, matcha brush, or frother to mix all ingredients until combined and all clumps have disappeared.
3. Add 1 cup of ice to the glass. 
4. Pour in a splash of Vanilla Oat Creamer until your latte reaches it’s desired creamy-ness!
5. Enjoy  

Pro Tip: You can make this recipe a hot latte by using hot water and not adding ice cubes! 

Show us your Vanilla Oat Moringa Lattes on social media by tagging @nutpods and @kulikulifoods! 

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Para algunos, la moringa ayuda a crecer el pelo, otros dicen que ayuda con las relaciones con su pareja, y otros dicen que el té de moringa ayuda a calmar el estómago.

La Moringa es una planta alta en proteína con orígenes en la India que se exportó a Africa y luego a Latinoamérica.  La planta crece en climas tropicales, y aquí en Miami hay varias granjas que cultivan moringa.

Conocen Moringa?

La Moringa es muy nutritiva (y es conocida como) el “Árbol de Vida” o el “Árbol de Milagros” (Miracle Tree)  porque ayuda con múltiples condiciones.  Es alta en calcio, hierro, antioxidantes, y también tiene todos los aminoácidos esenciales.   Es un superfood.  Es más nutritivo que kale.

Moringa es deliciosa!

El uso de moringa ayuda a:

• bajar la presión
• estabilizar los niveles de colesterol
• balancear los niveles de azúcar  en la sangre
• bajar inflamación 

Desafortunadamente, una gran porción de los Latinos en EEUU tienen alto riesgo de desarollar diabetes,  colesterol alto y ser obeso.  Moringa puede ayudar a disminuir la posibilidad de tener estas condiciones crónicas.

Yo mezclo el polvo de moringa en mis smoothies por la mañana, también lo mezclo con yogurt griego y un poquito de miel, lo pongo en ensaladas, sopas, guisados, y con hummus.  Y en todo esto no pierde la potencia de sus propiedades nutritivas.

Y a que sabe?  La tendrás que probar — mezclado con algo ayudará a bajar la intensidad (del sabor) amargo y amortiguar el sabor.  Pero reconociendo que la moringa ayuda con tanto, uno se acostumbra el sabor pronto.

Personalmente, después de usarlo por 4 meses consistentemente, me ayudó a bajar mi colesterol por 30 puntos y el dolor que tenía en mis rodillas desapareció.  Les sugiero que comiencen su aventura con el polvo de moringa, por su facilidad para mezclar en batidos/smoothies o yogurt; y que prueben las barritas.  Mi barrita favorita es la de chocolate.

Hoy, es el mejor dia para empezar a nutrir tu cuerpo.  Y es más fácil con este descuento de 15% en cualquier producto.  Un brindis a tu salud y la salud de tu familia!

Has probado este superalimento? Háganos saber en los comentarios a continuación!

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Company Description:

As a PeaceCorp volunteer in Niger, Lisa Curtis often turned to moringa leaves when her diet left her with little energy. Locals wrapped the leaves around a peanut snack and called it kuli kuli. In 2014, energized both by the plant’s nutrients and by the idea of launching the next superfood in the U.S., Curtis created a company that sold moringa bars, sourcing the leaves from the village she had lived in. That proved too expensive, and the company now has moringa farms in 13 different countries and seeks to employ small women farmers. Still, Curtis got her big break when a buyer from Whole Foods saw her stand at a farmer’s market, and paved the way for Kuli Kuli to get into the chain’s Northern California stores. Now the company’s moringa-based bars, energy shots, teas, and powders are available in Albertson’s and Walmart as well. –Gabrielle Bienasz

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Plant-based diets are growing in popularity and for good reason! Not only is a plant-based diet good for our bodies, but it’s also good for the environment. By moving away from animal-based products, studies show we could significantly reduce carbon emissions and byproduct waste. That is why this #WorldSustainabilityDay, we’re featuring a delicious plant-powered pasta recipe in partnership with two sustainable friends!

To put the power of plant-based into perspective, one pound of beef requires anywhere from 2,000-8,000 gallons of water to produce, while it only takes 290 gallons of water to produce one pound of unprocessed oats. Talk about a dramatic difference!

Meet Our Super Sustainable Friends

Looking for more sustainable brands to support? Time for you to meet our friends featured below, Sproud and Explore Cuisine.

Sproud is where taste and sustainability come together. This plant-based milk is made with peas, which use way less water and land than other alternative milks. Plus it’s packed with protein + crazy delicious in coffee, smoothies, cereals and all kinds of recipes. It’ll become your new go-to.

Explore Cuisine invented a smarter way to make pasta with the biggest variety of plant-based and organic ingredients out there. From green lentil to chickpeas, Explore Cuisine’s innovative pastas give you the power to explore tastes you’ve never tried before. Through Explore Cuisine’s Food to Thrive foundation, they’ve supported farmers in Thailand by providing modern equipment, buying crops at higher-than-market price, and educational partnerships.

Delicious Deals: Explore Cuisine, Sproud, and Kuli Kuli are all giving a 25% discount on their products when you use code PLANTPOWER25 on each site!

Plant-Power Pasta Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups Original Sproud Drink
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Kuli Kuli Moringa powder
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• 1 box Explore Cuisine Edamame & Mung Bean Fettuccine
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
• ¼ cup scallions (sliced on bias, greens reserved for garnish)
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1 lemon (zest only)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serves 4

Prep Time: 00:10 minutes

Cook Time: 00:15 minutes

Directions:

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Sproud, water and Kuli Kuli Moringa powder. Bring to a boil. Add grated garlic, season with salt. Add Explore Cuisine’s Edamame Mung Bean Fettuccine. Cook according to package directions.
2. Then, while cooking, at the 5-minute mark, stir in scallions, 1 cup basil, 1 cup fresh mint and lemon zest. Continue to stir, releasing starches from pasta. Remove from heat, check seasoning. Divide between bowls, garnish with scallion greens, basil leaves, and mint leaves.
3. Enjoy!

Trying out this delicious pasta preparation? Tag us on social media @kulikulifoods! We’d love to see your plant-based creation.

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