Empowered by Moringa – Top Superfood for Athletes
Athletes must follow a healthy, nutrient reach diet in their training plan to maximize performance and remain healthy. Adding a superfood to the diet can make a big difference in how your body will be able to absorb essential vitamins and minerals and some important nutrients, such as protein. For vegan athletes, iron and protein deficiency can be particularly an issue.
Moringa is one of the most nutrient rich Superfoods. Moringa is often called the “miracle tree”. It is mostly grown in India and Africa and in the USA it is grown in Arizona. Moringa contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants. Also, it is full of vitamins and minerals essential for athletes. Protein and amino acids, that are protein’s building blocks are essential to athlete.
Moringa leaves contain 28% of protein and all the essential amino acids (valine, lysine, leucine, histidine, isoleucine, methionine, threonine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan). Additional amino acids are also present. Moringa is also full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and nutrients and iron that athletes often lack. Moringa is also known for its medicinal and healing properties. Moringa provides nutritional value that can help treat a number of illnesses. One of the most convenient ways to take moringa is in capsules.