Benefits of eating SALUYOT (Chorchurus olitorious )

Hi Steemians, Have a good day. I just want to share with you one of my favorite leafy vegetable.  

SALUYOT 

       Scientific Name: Chorchurus olitorious

       Common Name: Jute mallow or Jews Mallow; Jute ( English ) 

       Local Name: Saluyot (tagalog ) Tugabang ( bisaya )   

Saluyot  leaves contain almost all of the nutrients needed by humans, can be found basically anywhere. From warm, tropical country like Philippines.  

Health Benefits of  eating Saluyot

• Saluyot leaves is high antioxidant property, primarily in the form of Vitamin E. These antioxidants combine with free radicals that cause problems like arthritis, hardening of arteries, heart and kidney  
• rich in fiber and its slimy consistency when cooked. 
• contains vitamin A can provide health benefits for good eyesight 
•  Eating saluyot regularly helps control blood pressure & cholesterol, and lowers the risk of asthma, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. 
• Dried saluyot leaves can be made into a tea believed to cure headaches, dysentery, stomach aches and ulcers   
• used to treat various  digestive problem 

Nutrients 

• Calcium
• Iron
• Protein
• Vitamin A, C and E 
• Thiamine
• Riboflavin 
• dietary fibers   

   Saluyot can be added to any soup you make: chicken, beans, pumpkin and so on. It could also be stir-fried and eaten with rice or noodles. The longer it is boiled or fried, the more sticky it gets, so do not let it stew for too long. Although some dislikes the slimy character of saluyot its benefits are worth enough enduring the slimy character of this vegetables.

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