The Incredible Moringa Leaves
(drumstick leaves)
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There is an old saying: "Moringa leaves prevent 300 diseases."

Now modern science is proving that these tiny leaves are packed with incredible nutrition that can strengthen our bodies and prevent many diseases.

Amazing, but true:

Proteins are the basic building blocks of our bodies. Yogurt is a good source of protein, but Moringa leaves have twice as much.
2 times the Protein of Yogurt

Vitamin C strengthens our immune system and fights infectious diseases including colds and flu. Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons are full of vitamin C. Moringa leaves have even more.
7 times the Vitamin C of Oranges

Potassium is essential for the brain and nerves. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium. Moringa leaves are even better.
3 times the Potassium of Bananas

Vitamin A acts as a shield against diseases of the eyes, skin and heart, diarrhea, and many other ailments. Carrots are very high in vitamin A, but Moringa leaves are even higher.
4 times the Vitamin A of Carrots

Calcium builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis. Milk provides a lot of calcium, but Moringa leaves provide even more.
4 times the Calcium of Milk

These figures reflect gram-for-gram comparisons with Moringa leaves
(see table on reverse side).

Rare for a plant source, Moringa leaves contain all the essential amino acids (proteins) to build stong, healthy bodies.

It's like growing multi-vitamins at your doorstep.

Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2   
Vitamin B3 
Vitamin C 
Calcium       	     
Chromium 
Copper 
Fiber 
Iron      	   
Manganese
Magnesium
Phosphorus   
Potassium
Protein
Zinc

Moringa leaves compared to common foods*
All values are per 100 g of edible portion.

        Nutrients   Common	 Fresh	      Dried
		    foods	 Leaves	      Leaves

	Vitamin A   1.8 mg       6.8 mg	      18.9 mg
		    Carrots

	Calcium	    120 mg 	 440 mg	      2003 mg
		    Milk 

	Potassium   88 mg	 259 mg	      1324 mg
		    Bananas

 	Protein	    3.1 g	 6.7 g	      27.1 g
		    Yogurt 

	Vitamin C   30 mg	 220 mg       17.3 mg
		    Oranges 

*Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, by C. Gopalan, et al, and The Miracle Tree - Moringa oleifera: Natural Nutrition for the Tropics, by Lowell Fuglie, ed. More information: www.treesforlife.org/moringa

Easy to grow:
• From seeds or cuttings
• Even in marginal soils
• Very little care needed
• Very little water required
• Produce fruits & leaves within 8 months

Easy to use:
• Add fresh or dried leaves to any dish
• Dry leaves (in shade) and store

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Be incredible!
• Plant a Moringa tree.
• Include Moringa leaf powder in your food.
• Share this information with people who can help make our world a healthier place.

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