Matcha, maca, spirulina, and green tea powder have previously ruled the roost when it comes to supercharging your smoothies, but there’s a new supergreen in town — and it sounds more like a new dance craze than something you’d actually consume. Packed with vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and amino acids, the fine, velvety powder comes from the fast-growing Moringa tree, native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Try sprinkling it into smoothies, yogurts, and juices. On first impression, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a more peppery version of green tea, but the taste is a touch more bitter. Moringa is said to help manage blood sugar and stabilize histamine productionTrusted Source. And despite being totally caffeine-free, it makes for a fabulous natural energy booster.