Health
15 Health benefits of eating cocoyam
Cocoyam is known as a very versatile crop that is consumed by lots of people today. The crop is very beneficial as it’s leaves and corps are utilized for food.
Cocoyam is another amazing food with a lot of nutritional value that is beneficial to our body. The crop is known to have a lot of nutrients than other root and tubers crops like cassava, yam and others. Though, yam and cassava have their own nutrients.
Below are few health benefits of eating cocoyam
1. Digestive health
2. Helps control blood sugar
3. Cancer prevention
4. Reduces muscle cramps
5. Reduces fatigue
6. Improves heart health
7. Great carb source
8. Improves metabolism and nutrient absorption
9. Diabetes prevention
10. Vision health
11. Reduces arthritis symptoms
12. Boosts immune system
13. Improves mental health
14. Improves hair health
15. Prevents bone loss
Dubem
September 18, 2022 at 8:03 am
It is really unfortunate that coco yam is slowly going into extinction. Such a wonderful food crop should be preserved, especially protected from genetic modification.
faidaadelabu@yahoo.com
November 26, 2022 at 9:52 pm
I love EBIRIPO, an Ijebu swallow made with cocoyam. I pray cocoyam never become extinct, I would want my posterity to be entertained by this, EBIRIPO, delicacy