Not many people are aware of the fact that sweet potato leaves are edible in the body. Sweet potato leaves are high in Lutein and Zeaxanthin (xanthophylls) which are said to have a number of benefits to the eyes especially in the prevention of AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and cataracts. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids reported to be present in the eye lends.
Sweet potato itself is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Niacin, Calcium and Iron, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.
And I will say sweet potato leaves are natural painkillers. This is due to a high beta carotene content contained in these leaves which is anti-inflammatory.
FOR EYE PROBLEM
Get some quantity of matured sweet potato leaves, cut and put it in your pot or kettle, add clean water and boil for about 10-15minutes and it's ready.
Drink a tea cup morning and night
Do this for one month for any eye problem..
HOW TO EAT SWEET POTATO LEAVES
You can boil or fry sweet potato leaves and eat them as a side dish.
However i will advise that to be able to attain the required nutrients, steam the leaves and mix them with other ingredients like garlic and then eat.
In other parts of the world, for instance Asia, sweet potato leaves are sometimes eaten raw if mixed in salads.
For those that cannot grow sweet potatoes, you can get the leaves from the market.
NOTE:- pregnant mothers can only boil and eat the sweet potatoes as many times as she likes but don't drink the potato leaves as drink...
For Nursing mothers, all is allowed for her to take as she want.
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