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Jute vegetables, commonly known as ewedu by the Yoruba culture in Nigeria and jute mallow in other regions of the world are a Powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits, it is not only delicious but packs a lot of healthy nutrients in it which makes them an excellent addition to so many cuisines around the world. Here are some of the reasons why it is considered a superfood.
It is packed with essential nutrients:
Jute vegetables have some massively important that we can hardly find in so many plants and the consumption rate of some of these nutrients is really low for the quantity that our body requires but with this vegetable, we can get a lot of these nutrients at a very good quantity and a cheap price.
Vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin C are accompanied by hugely rare nutrients like iron, calcium and magnesium.
Vitamin A supports the eye and boosts the immune system
vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports our immune system and boosts skin health
Iron is vital for the production of red blood cells and for preventing anaemia
Calcium supports bone growth and proper muscle function
magnesium aids energy production and muscle relaxation
All these benefits in one vegetable plant make it an ideal option for our garden.
Incorporating this vegetable into our diet means that we enjoy lots of these benefits all at once at the expense of just having this plant in our garden.