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SWEET-POTATO leaves (kalembula) - these leaves are highly medicinal, a highly nutritious vegetable.

We planted some leftovers from the market at home and within two weeks it's almost ready to eat... so easy to grow, low maintenance, profitable too.

Here are some health benefits of sweet-potato leaves:

Healthy skin and hair

Contains high levels of Vitamin A which is essential for the regrowth of skin and to heal wounds. It assists the epithelial cells externally and internally and thus creates good skin complexion and also counteracts acne.

It keeps the wrinkles and lines at bay with the production of more collagen which helps to maintain the skin young. It also provides the healthy hair.

Heals heart and bone problems:

Contains high levels of Vitamin K which helps to prevent the arteries calcification which is one of the main causes for heart attacks, cleans arteries, reduces inflammation and helps to maintain the healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of having cardiac arrest and has Vitamin K which works on calcium and vitamin D to improve density of bones to enhance the health of bones and lowers the chances of bone fans hip fractures in the postmenopausal women.

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Helps reduce menstruation

Vitamin K regulates the hormone function lowers the pain of PMS cramps and menstrual pains. Vitamin K clots the blood and prevents the excessive bleeding during menstruation and relieves pain of PMS symptoms. Over bleeding can cause more pains and cramps during menstruation. The deficiency of Vitamin K can worsen these symptoms.

Brain health and reduces stress

The study shows that Vitamin K has the role in the metabolism of sphingolipid in which the molecules occur naturally which is present in the cell membranes of the brain. Sphingolipids have a vital role in the cellular actions and assist in forming and supporting the structural role in the brain. An evidence shows that Vitamin K possess an anti-inflammatory properties which prevents the brain from oxidative stress which is a free radical damage.

Oxidative stress damages the cells and contributes to the Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease as well as heart failure.

Gum health and beautiful teeth

Cavities and gum problems are the result of the food low in Vitamin C, A, D and K. The intake of foods rich in fat soluble vitamins helps to prevent the gum disease and tooth decay. It also plays a vital role in the mineralisation of teeth and bones.

The food rich in minerals and vitamins helps to eliminate the bacteria present in the mouth and teeth. Vitamin K works with other vitamins and minerals to eradicate the bacteria that damage the enamel of tooth. It also maintains the strong teeth by providing adequate amount of minerals.

We are what we eat. Wherever we want to go our feet shall take us there. KASONDE MWENDA C, Economic Freedom Fighters President.