Moringa Madness
If you haven't heard of moringa, these products offer the perfect introduction.
Moringa is a leafy superfood bursting with nutrients, loaded with antioxidants and linked to numerous health benefits like decreased inflammation and lowered blood pressure. Give it a whirl.
Purely moringa
Fact: Dry moringa leaves provide three to five times more nutrients than fresh leaves straight from the tree. Try Biodynamic® Organic Moringa Powder made of purely dried leaves. Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons into any dish or drink, such as soups, shakes or yogurt. $25, mercolamarket.com
Joy in a cup
Increase energy, balance immunity, support the brain and alleviate stress with JOYÀ Matcha-Moringa Functional Blend. This silky-smooth bevvie base combines ceremonial grade matcha with lion’s mane mushroom, ashwagandha, pine pollen and, of course, moringa. $36, joya.ca
For the chocoholic
Rich in flavor and deeply chocolatey, Kuli Kuli Foods Moringa Energy Bar in dark chocolate is the superfood answer to your sweet tooth. Each 1.6-oz bar contains half a cup of moringa, masked expertly with a chewy base of almonds and dates. $3, kulikulifoods.com
White chocolate wonder
Artisanal chocolate retailer Bar & Cocoa has mastered moringa infusion with its Auro White Chocolate Moringa Pinipig 32%. Don’t be fooled by the bar’s mossy green color – the taste is creamy, classic white chocolate perfection. $8.50, barandcocoa.com
ACV, revamped
Shelve your everyday apple cider vinegar and reach instead for Moringa Vinga Elderberry & Holy Basil, with antioxidant-rich elderberry and adaptogenic holy basil. Stir into sparkling water as a tonic, or combine with EVOO for a superfood-infused vinaigrette. $24, moringavinga.com
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