4 ways to increase breastmilk with moringa's powers

If you are a nursing mom and you want to ensure the flow of your milk supply...

...then you may have come across the term, Moringa Oleifera in your readings.

Moringa or Malunggay is a plant that is used in Ayurveda and Philippine alternative healing to induce milk production in breastfeeding mothers through the consumption of its leaves.

Studies show that every part of this plant boasts high amounts of antioxidants, nutrients, anti-inflammatory compounds and amino acids, making this a great source of Iron and Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B7, C, D, E and K.

This Miracle Tree, as it is often referred to, have been proven to miraculously treat over a hundred health issues, including anemia, arthritis, asthma, cancer, kidney stones, heart problems, intestinal spasms, low sex drive, low immune system, and many more.

You can indeed load up on this natural goodness as many as you want for your overall health and milk production with absolutely no risks of overdose.

1. Make a Moringa Tea

Let’s say your nursing child has just sucked your milk, leaving you parched and thirsty. You want to drink something filling but light, so you can go to bed and rest with your child.

Then a tea made from moringa will be fantastic for you!

Simply boil water in a casserole and add in a bunch of washed moringa leaves or a tablespoon of its powder. Steep for five minutes. Drink and relax.

2. Blend into your favorite smoothie

Gulping down raw moringa fuels to the blood stream, activating instantaneous benefits to your body.

Its bitter flavor blends well with sweet fruits like bananas, fresh coconut meat, mango, dried dates, and add a twist of mint.

Add in a handful of iron-rich nuts like almonds and cashews, blend and you have a highly nutritious drink that is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

3. Make it into a pesto

Pesto made with fresh moringa leaves is an easy-to-eat sustenance that will surely boost your milk production as well as make your tummy nutritiously satisfied.

Ingredients:

A handful of fresh moringa leaves, washed and dried

1 cup cashew nuts

2 pieces of garlic

Half cup of extra virgin olive oil

Half cup of cheese that is savory and slightly sweet, like Parmesan Cheese, Ricotta and Goat Cheese.

Put the moringa first in the food processor and process until it becomes fine. Add the rest of the ingredients and process altogether.

It will come out with a sharp, strong and cheesy flavor, which your budding child will like, too.

Eat this pesto with some toasted bread or crackers, or mix it into fresh salad or add it into pasta with some freshly chopped tomatoes.

4. Stew it with coconut milk.

The beautiful synergy of the moringa and coconut milk covers bittersweet flavor and pungent aroma.

This delicious pair-up satisfies both the senses and nutritional requirements to sustain overall health and lactation.

Add the coconut milk’s omega 3, 6 and 9 properties to the rich nutrients of malunggay, and you have a hearty superfood for you and your baby.

Sample this recipe from Thumb in Plum.

1 cup malunggay leaves

500 ml water

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 kilo of chicken breasts, diced

1 onion, finely diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tsp garlic

3 inches ginger, peeled and sliced

1 lemongrass stalk, sliced

1 stalk green onion

Juice of half a lemon

Pinch of coriander, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper

1. In a casserole, pour the water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and the chicken. Add salt and pepper and boil.

2. Add coconut milk, ginger and lemon grass.

3. Knot the green onion stalk and add to the pot. Bring soup down to a simmer.

4. After about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender, remove the green onion and add the malunggay leaves, coriander, and lemon juice. Stir and turn off the heat. Let the hot water cook it for about a minute.

5. Ladle into bowls and enjoy.

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Written by

Brenda Loo

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