The health of skin and hair depends on whether your body is getting nutrition or not. What we eat is even more important than external care. When the body does not get the necessary nutrients, the immunity becomes weak, due to which you start falling sick again and again. Apart from this, hair fall and skin problems also start occurring. Moringa is a tree whose leaves along with its vegetables are also rich in nutrients. Being rich in Vitamin C, Moringa is beneficial for your skin, because this vitamin is helpful in boosting collagen in the skin. Moringa also keeps your hair strong and is also an immunity booster. You can make Moringa a part of your diet in different ways.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, 9.4 grams of protein is found in 100 grams of Moringa leaves. Apart from this, it contains 2 grams of fiber, 185 milligrams of calcium, 4 milligrams of iron, 42 milligrams of magnesium, 112 milligrams of phosphorus, 337 milligrams of potassium, 1.6 milligrams of manganese, 51.7 milligrams of vitamin C. Apart from this, it also contains Vitamin A and plant based antioxidants including B complex vitamins.
Moringa in morning drink
If you start your day with a healthy drink, you can add Moringa to it. For example, if you make a shake or smoothie for breakfast in the morning, then you can add a little Moringa powder or its fresh leaves to it. Apart from this, you can mix a little Moringa powder in lukewarm water and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.
Mix moringa in flour
In Indian kitchen, it becomes very easy to include any food in the diet. You can add Moringa leaves or its powder while kneading the dough. Make rotis or parathas and eat it. It has to be added in small quantities only. Therefore, the taste of food does not change much, and the body also gets essential nutrients. Similarly, you can also add moringa powder in cheela.
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Eat by mixing it with lentils or soup
You can add Moringa powder to dal, soup or any juicy vegetables. Keep in mind that mix it well and eat it. Should not be cooked. The best thing is to make and drink soup of Moringa beans and fresh leaves.
Make Moringa vegetable
You can add fresh Moringa leaves to vegetables, lentils or scrambled eggs. Use it as a kind of tempering. Apart from this, the vegetable made from Moringa beans also tastes amazing. Sambar made in South India is considered incomplete without Moringa beans.
Make Moringa Chutney
You can also make healthy chutney of Moringa which is also rich in calcium and protein. For this, wash Moringa leaves and roast them in 1 teaspoon oil. When they become crunchy, take them out in a plate. Now roast some curry leaves also. After this you have to roast white sesame seeds and also roast peanuts. Now put everything in the grinder. Add some chilli, salt and tamarind pulp in it. By grinding all the ingredients, you will make dry chutney which does not spoil for a long time and you can eat it daily.
You will also get benefits by applying
Apart from eating, Moringa can also be used as external care for hair. Make a hair mask out of it. For this, 1 tablespoon Moringa powder or fresh leaves will be required. Add curd and 1 teaspoon coconut oil to it. Make a paste of it and apply it on hair and scalp. Shampoo after about 20 minutes.
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make face mask
Similarly, Moringa face mask can be made for external skin care. Mix 1 teaspoon Moringa powder, a little honey and rose water and apply it on the face for 10 to 15 minutes. The antioxidants present in it give a soothing effect to the skin and make the skin look fresh. This will also make the skin shiny.