The white sweet potato is a great middle ground between an orange sweet potato and your favorite russet. … The white sweet potato has a slightly more crumbly and dry texture than an orange sweet potato, as well as a flavor that’s slightly less sweet.
Ugu leaves, otherwise known as fluted pumpkin leaves, can be seen growing alongside large fleshy green gourds. Fluted pumpkins are native to West Africa, and they are most common for Southern Nigeria, as well as Cameroon, Ghana and Sierra Leone.
Here, we present to you some benefits of Ugu leaves for your health: Ugu leaves have healing properties. Due to the vitamin C and antioxidants contained in the leaves, they can help to speed up the healing processes, as well as alleviate some minor illnesses and diseases. In the olden days, they were often used in homemade medicine. They can help treat anemia. The fluted pumpkin leaves contain iron, which helps in preventing and treating iron-deficiency anaemia. Regular consumption of ugu leaves is said to help with anaemia in the long term. Ugu leaves are a natural antioxidant. They contain a whole bunch of useful elements that can help the body protect itself from bacteria and viruses. They can prevent osteoporosis. Thanks to the high amount of Calcium contained in the leaves, they can strengthen the bones, thus lowering the risk of having osteoporosis (a disease that affects density of bones, making them weak and brittle).
Ewedu is the vegetable that graces the plate of many solid dishes at a Yoruba (South West part of Nigeria) party. It is a green leafy edible vegetable which is often prepared into a delicious slimy soup. In English, it is known fully as Jute Mallow or Jew’s mallow, in Yoruba it is known as Ewedu while botanically, it is known as Cochorus Olitorus. Jute leaves are very rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. It contains disease fighting and body enriching vitamins such as iron, phosphorus, calcium and sodium. It is also known to have skin beautifying effects as it increases production of collagen, keeping the skin firm and beautiful. The beauty effect of jute leaves have been appreciated since as far back as 30BC when it was used by Egyptian queens and princesses for beauty and anti-aging.
It is also a good source of fiber, which makes it helpful in weight management and also improves intestinal health and bowel movement.
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