Waterleaf 5 Handful

Fresh waterleaf is a herbaceous plant with edible leaves. Mostly found in West Africa and North America. It is one of those underrated and undervalued plants in Nigeria. Fresh water leaf is regarded by some as a nuisance, a stubborn weed that grows all year but flourishes more during the rainy season. Like grasses in the fields, we match, and uproot them from our gardens in preference to other plants which we consider more important. But the more we weed them out, the more they grow again, as if in defiance. Fresh waterleaf is still loved in Nigeria because it is used to make some of our favorite delicacy such as Edikaikong. As the name implies, it has high moisture contents of approximately 90.8gm per 100 gm of the leaf. No wonder growing up we all used to look confused when little water was added to the bowl of soup but it still turned out alright. Fresh waterleaf plant is rich in vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron and protein.

Fresh water leaf, based on research, is said to have several health benefits. The leaves are excellent for diarrhea, liver enlargement, and hepatitis. It is an excellent immune booster to those who often feel weak and tired, and those prone to frequent attacks of malaria. In many scientific studies and trials, waterleaf showed that it can inhibit proliferation of cancerous cells and shrink tumors. Now that we’ve enlightened you on the benefits of waterleaf, are we seeing it in your shopping cart soon? Infinityfoodmart.com has fresh and clean waterleaf in store for you. Order from us and we’ll deliver straight to your doorstep. We also have other condiments and meat in our food cupboard that will make all your waterleaf delicacies come to life. Eat affordably and eat healthy with waterleaf. Join us on Facebook and Instagram for more information.