You heard it here first! Well, perhaps those of you who have spent time in India or are fans of Ayurvedic Medicine are already converted, but here is my best guess for the next health food fad. The leaves of Moringa Oleifera provide 7 x the vitamin C of oranges, 4 x the calcium of milk, 4 x the vitamin A of carrots, 3 x the potassium of bananas, 3 times the iron of spinach and 2 x the protein of yogurt. 
Fortunately for me, a tree grows outside my door. I thought at first the bright white flowers were just a convenient bird feeder for hummers, but now I'm convinced the tender leaves are a cure-all. Local cucumber, ginger, lime and papaya make a terrific base for a...Moringa Smoothie! Yes, it's easy being green here, and delicious, too.
Be sure to check the aisles of Whole Foods on your next visit and watch the trend train take off!
Wow! I'm usually skeptical of claims like this, but this one is backed by good scientific evidence: http://www.tfljournal.org/article.php/20051201124931586
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