Do you know that most vegetables we consume in our everyday Soup is medicinal to our health?
Here in AnySoup kitchen, we will be talking about some of the vegetables, and also teach you on how to identify vegetables either by their names or by their leaves. Sometimes we might be familiar with the names of vegetables in our various languages, but a bit confused with their English names, vice versa. Just seat back and relax while AnySoup kitchen delivers to you the names of popular vegetables in Nigeria.
English Name: Jute leaves, saluyot leaves
Local Name: Ewedu (Yoruba), Ayoyo (Hausa/Fulbe)
Botanical Name: Corchorus
In the western part of Nigeria, it is used in the preparation of Ewedu soup. Once grinded, it's got a slimy consistency just like okra. It's a good source of fibre, low in calories but high in vitamins. In herbal medicine, it is used to control or prevent dysentery, worm infestation and constipation. Ayurveda (ancient Hindu system of healing) use the leaves for ascites, pain, piles, and tumors. Elsewhere, the leaves are used for cystitis, dysuria, fever, and gonorrhoea. The cold infusion is said to restore the appetite and strength.
. English Name: Fluted Pumpkin Leaves
Local Name: Ugu (Igbo)
Botanical Name: Telfairia Occidentalis
Ugu is a leafy vegetable which is used in Nigeria for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and folic acid which makes it highly nutritious. It is also a good source Of vitamins A, C, K and lots of minerals. Researchers also found out that eating meals rich in fluted pumpkin leaves and seeds helps prevent cancer, improves blood count, beats diabetes, reduces blood glucose & cholesterol levels. It is used for soups like efo riro.
Here in AnySoup kitchen, we will be talking about some of the vegetables, and also teach you on how to identify vegetables either by their names or by their leaves. Sometimes we might be familiar with the names of vegetables in our various languages, but a bit confused with their English names, vice versa. Just seat back and relax while AnySoup kitchen delivers to you the names of popular vegetables in Nigeria.
English Name: Jute leaves, saluyot leaves
Local Name: Ewedu (Yoruba), Ayoyo (Hausa/Fulbe)
Botanical Name: Corchorus
In the western part of Nigeria, it is used in the preparation of Ewedu soup. Once grinded, it's got a slimy consistency just like okra. It's a good source of fibre, low in calories but high in vitamins. In herbal medicine, it is used to control or prevent dysentery, worm infestation and constipation. Ayurveda (ancient Hindu system of healing) use the leaves for ascites, pain, piles, and tumors. Elsewhere, the leaves are used for cystitis, dysuria, fever, and gonorrhoea. The cold infusion is said to restore the appetite and strength.
. English Name: Fluted Pumpkin Leaves
Local Name: Ugu (Igbo)
Botanical Name: Telfairia Occidentalis
Ugu is a leafy vegetable which is used in Nigeria for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and folic acid which makes it highly nutritious. It is also a good source Of vitamins A, C, K and lots of minerals. Researchers also found out that eating meals rich in fluted pumpkin leaves and seeds helps prevent cancer, improves blood count, beats diabetes, reduces blood glucose & cholesterol levels. It is used for soups like efo riro.
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