ThereÂ’s a new contender in the fight against world hunger
Moringa Café, a recently opened eclectic restaurant in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, commits to partnering with ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) in order to provide sustainable food solutions for the poor trying to feed themselves throughout the world.
(PRWEB) June 19, 2004
Why the excitement? The Moringa Café has more meaning than you might think. Moringa is the name of a tree originating from Northwest India and happens to be one of the most popular trees requested from ECHO’s seedbank. Otherwise known as the drumstick tree, Moringa can reach up to 20 feet and produce seed in its first year.
Why is this so impressive?
Every part of the tree is edible, including the roots that are ground to make horseradish. The real focus is on the leaves, which contain more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, more beta-carotene than broccoli and a handful of other essential vitamins and minerals. Two tablespoons of dried moringa powder can provide all the nutrition an infant needs for one day. This is important in developing countries where there is a strong dependency on breast milk for nutrition. It is common for mothers without proper nutrition to stop lactating during the first two years of the infantÂ’s life. This is the difference between life and death for thousands of babies.
ThatÂ’s not it. The seeds, which are also used as a green vegetable, are dried and when crushed into a powder can be added to a container of muddy water. The particles in the water including most of the germs and bacteria cling to the moringa powder and settle to the bottom of the container. Large water purification plants have been established in Africa based on these findings.
Restaurant owner Vince Landolfi had this in mind when he considered the name of the recently opened Moringa Café. “This is an opportunity to give something to those struggling to feed themselves,” Vince explained at a recent meeting with ECHO staff.
“It’s one thing to run a restaurant solely for the profit, it’s another to use that restaurant to make a difference in the world.”
Moringa Café has committed to supporting the work of ECHO through both word and deed. Restaurant patrons have the opportunity to learn more about how they can help impact the world with long-term hunger solutions by supporting ECHO’s work. Moringa Café will carry a line of items from ECHO’s bookstore available for purchase. All the proceeds from the sales will go directly to the work of fighting world hunger.
The new restaurant has already established regular clientele who enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Vince explains, “Where else can you experience remarkable food while learning about this amazing tree and it’s miraculous benefits? This truly is a Win-Win scenario; with everyone’s participation our community has the unique opportunity to fight world hunger.”
If you’re interested in learning more about ECHO, feel free to visit their website at www. echonet. org or call them at 239-543-3246 x215. Looking to experience delicious, homemade food, contact Moringa Café at (954) 567-4007 or www. moringacafe. com.
