Health benefits of Waterleaf
WATERLEAF(Talinum Triangulare) Waterleaf is one of the unvalued plants in Nigeria, Some people consider it a stubborn weed that grows everytime. Meanwhile, research has proven that the `weed' contains alot of nutritional value that is beneficial to human. NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF WATERLEAF: 1. It's highly proteinous than cashew nuts 2. It possess high level of pectin than apples 3. It is rich in vitamins A,B & C 4. It contains niacin, riboflavin, thaimine & beta tocopherols. 5. It contains Copper,Zinc,Lead,Resins, Iron, Calcium,Magnasese, phosphorus, Omega-3 fatty acids & essential amino acids. HEALTH BENEFITS 1. Effective for treating liver diseases 2. It soothes inflammation 3. It helps in digestion 4. It's regulates hypertension & diabetes 5. It boost blood levels in pregnant women & growing children 6. Effective for weight loss 7. Waterleaf juice glows the skin. Juicing of waterleaf is more beneficial because you get the vitamins & minerals fresh