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Fresh Vegetables

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KUNDE


Kunde is also referred as African Thoroko / Likhubi. Kunde is a crop grown in different soils in Kenya and all throughout East Africa. Cowpeas leaves are an excellent source of vitamins as well as antioxidant. These leaves also have a high content fiber. Additionally, are useful to treat diabetic, cardiovascular, and overweight conditions.


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MCHICHA


Mchicha is also referred as African Terere / Dodo. Mchicha is a crop grown in different soils in Kenya and all throughout East Africa. Health benefits include gluten-free and very high protein, provides essential Lysine, prevents hair loss and graying, reduces the risk of cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, abundant in calcium, improves eyesight.


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COLLARD GREENS


Collard greens are a common staple food in Nigeria and the rest of the world. In Nigeria, it is found as an ingredient in a popular dish called egusi, which, is a thick soup made with green leafy vegetables. As part of the Brassica Oleracea family of leafy greens, collard greens have origins dating back to more than 2,000 years ago. These leaves have a wide array of health benefits including, promotes bone health, lowers the risk of cancer, increases liver function, helps with digestion, healthy for skin and hair, and improves sleep and mood.


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SPINACH


Spinach is also referred to as Efo tete. Typically, spinach is eaten raw as part of a salad, or it is cooked in soups and stews. Spinach is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals, including potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Spinach is also packed with beta-carotene, lutein, and many more essential nutrients! If you’ve been looking to improve your diet, energy levels, and mood, spinach is the super food you’ve been missing. With so many health benefits, it would take an entire page to name them all, but here are just a couple: improves neurology (spinach has been associated with preventing Alzheimer’s disease), improves eyesight, strengthens muscles, increases calcium retention in bones, helps with digestion, and prevents heart attacks and stroke.