Cebu City – Why is malunggay very popular in the country? Is this food worth the hype?

For thousands of years, people have hailed the plant malunggay (moringa oleifera) for its therapeutic properties. It contains a lot of beneficial antioxidants and bioactive plant substances.

It has been demonstrated that malunggay (moringa oleifera), in particular, benefits women. Numerous research has revealed the various advantages of this food, which is well-known for being a crucial one for boosting breast milk production.

It is also said that this super food contains a lot of other nutrients that are essential for the body and also brings a ton of health benefits.

Some gastrointestinal conditions, including constipation, gastritis, and ulcerative colitis, may be helped by consuming malunggay. With its high vitamin B concentration, malunggay aids in digestion and may help prevent the formation of many diseases due to its antimicrobial and antibacterial characteristics.

Luckily, these superfood is widely available anywhere in our country and it also comes in a very cheap price. If possible, one can grow this plant to make it more accessible when needed.

Malunggay brings many more health benefits and this food is very easy to incorporate in the diet, you can also be creative by adding it to some of your favorite recipes to add to its nutritional value. // PDO I Noah Vincent D. Gallo, RND, MSPH

Sources:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319916
https://scholar.google.com.ph/scholar?q=moringa+oleifera+harvard&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart
https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/06/superfood-malunggay-should-be-a-mothers-bestfriend/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4