Sprinkling this powder into your smoothies may help you lose weight!

The nutrition content in moringa powder, particularly the high levels of vitamin B, boost metabolism and aid weight loss.

Move over green tea, there is a new superfood in the house which you can add to your smoothies to get all the weight loss benefits. Moringa powder is not just antioxidants but it is also protein and fibre so it contains everything that you need to lose weight and recover from your workouts.

What is moringa powder?

Moringa powder is extracted from the tropical moringa tree or drumstick tree which has many medicinal and nutritional properties. Here are 6 ways to make sure that your smoothie is not loaded with calories.

How does moringa powder aid in weight loss?

Moringa powder is amazingly nutritious. It is also packed with vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron and magnesium. The nutrition content in moringa powder particularly the high levels of vitamin B boost metabolism and aid weight loss. B vitamins act as co-enzymes to foster more effective metabolism. So the more efficient metabolism you have, the more calories you burn. According to a study published in the journal PLoS One, the high levels of minerals in moringa powder can also help deal with micronutrient deficiencies [1].

According to a study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, it also contains high levels of polyphenols, flavonoids and phenolic acids all of which aid weight loss [2]. So sprinkle some moringa powder into your morning smoothie for some high amounts of nutrients and weight loss benefits. These 6 drinks will also boost your weight loss.

References:

[1] Kumssa DB, Joy EJ, Young SD, Odee DW, Ander EL, Broadley MR. Variation in the mineral element concentration of Moringa oleifera Lam. and M. stenopetala (Bak.f.) Cuf.: Role in human nutrition. PLoS One. 2017 Apr 7;12(4):e0175503. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0175503. eCollection 2017. PubMed PMID: 28388674; PubMedCentral PMCID: PMC5384779.

[2] Stohs SJ, Hartman MJ. Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Moringa oleifera. Phytother Res. 2015 Jun;29(6):796-804. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5325. Epub 2015 Mar 24. Review. PubMed PMID: 25808883.

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