Kuli Kuli Foods
MEET MORINGA:
Moringa is a tree with leaves more nutritious than kale that provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling those of turmeric. It is grown abundantly in the tropics, and is known in ancient cultures as the "Tree of Life." Recent studies suggest moringa possesses potent anti-infl ammatory and detoxifying properties, which may help prevent and manage chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. While more research is needed to substantiate the validity of each medicinal claim, scientifi c studies have suggested that moringa may be a powerful tool to help prevent and treat anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic infl ammatory diseases. Research also suggests that moringa could be used as a galactagogue, helping mothers increase production and quality of breast milk.
LISA CURTIS FOUNDER, CEO
Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. As a volunteer in her village’s health center, she gained an understanding of nutritional challenges faced in West African villages and how moringa can help address those challenges. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic, wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 leader, a Udall Scholar and a “dedicated humanitarian” by the Muhammad Ali Center.
Lisa’s favorite way to eat moringa is by mixing Kuli Kuli’s Pure Organic Moringa Powder in her morning oatmeal with almond butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and fruit.
Kuli Kuli’s founder Lisa Curtis first tried moringa while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small village in Niger . As a vegetarian, she was eating mostly rice and millet &emdash; a diet that left her feeling weak. When she mentioned her fatigue to women at the community health center, they pulled leaves off a nearby moringa tree and mixed them with a popular peanut snack called kuli-kuli. Lisa ate the Kuli Kuli moringa snack everyday and found her energy return. She began working with villagers to encourage them to use moringa. They asked her to help them sell the moringa leaves. Lisa founded Kuli Kuli to help women in West Africa use more moringa locally and earn a sustainable livelihood by selling a portion of each harvest to the US. Kuli Kuli launched onto the market in 2014. We have quickly grown into a multi-million dollar social enterprise that sells moringa products in thousands of stores and supports small moringa farming communities around the world.
Moringa is packed with protein, essential amino acids, 27 vitamins and 46 antioxidants. It has a green, matcha-like flavor and adds a healthful, mild burst of green to smoothies, savory dishes and sauces.
