Ladi Integrated Farms - Akure, Nigeria

Amarathus leaves are nutritionally similar to beets, Swiss chard and spinach, but are much superior. For example amaranth leaves contain three times more calcium and three times more niacin (vitamin B3) than spinach leaves.It is packed with carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins, and regular consumption helps in easing digestion, excessive menstruation and weight management. Since it is high in iron content and dietary fibre, it is good for anaemic patients, and reduces cholesterol and risks of cardiovascular diseases.

Pumpkin leaves has a healthy amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron, while still staying very low on the calorie front. Aside from the vision benefits in Vitamin A that the leaves provides, there are also numerous skin benefits. Vitamin C helps to heal wounds and form scar tissue, and maintain healthy bones, skin, and teeth. However since the body cannot produce this vitamin on its own or even store it, you should be consistently getting enough vitamin C in your diet.

The vegetable okra (okro) is a popular one and it is included in many diets . Being a vegetable, it is obvious that okro is healthy and should be included in your menu. Here are a few specific health benefits of okro:

1) prevents Diabetes
2) prevents constipation
3) prevents Anaemia
4) Improves heart health
5) Imroves immunity
6) Helps with weight loss
7) Increase fertility rate in both sexes.