Vietnamese vegetables used only for swine feeding are the most effective cancer preventive medicine

Great health effects of taro leaves:

1. Prevent cancer

Taro leaves are an excellent source of vitamin C - water-soluble antioxidants. This vitamin works against cancer: inhibits tumor growth and reduces the process of cancer cell proliferation.

According to a study, taro leaf consumption may reduce colon cancer rates. Another study also showed the effectiveness of taro in reducing breast cancer cells.

2. Enhance eye health

Taro leaves are rich in vitamin A, essential in keeping eyes healthy, maintaining good eyesight and preventing age-related macular degeneration (a leading cause of vision loss).

Vitamin A works by providing vitamins to the eyes to prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. It provides clear vision by maintaining healthy corneas.

3. Lower blood pressure

Taro leaves can reduce high blood pressure because they contain saponins, tannins, carbohydrates and flavonoids. One study showed that the effects of taro leaf extract have diuretic and anti-hypertensive effects in mice.

High blood pressure can lead to stroke, damage the blood vessels of the brain and prevent blood flow to the brain. It also causes ischemic heart disease. Therefore, eating taro leaves is also beneficial for cardiovascular health.

4. Preventing diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects a large number of the world's population. Antidiabetic activity of taro leaf ethanol extract was assessed in diabetic rats to reduce blood sugar levels and prevent body weight loss.

Diabetes, if left untreated, can lead to kidney damage, nerve damage and heart disease.

5. Protect the nervous system

Taro leaves contain vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin and riboflavin which are known to protect the nervous system. All of these nutrients support the development of fetal brain and strengthen the nervous system. One study showed that the effect of hydro-colocasia esculenta extract in obsessive-compulsive disorder involves central nervous system dysfunction.

How to choose and eat taro properly

- Need to clean the shell, dispose of broken parts, to remove the germ area of ​​germs because there are many toxins in these types, eating will be poisoned.

- Do not peel the potato too thick and will lose the very good protein layer that exists close to the skin of the bulb.

- For people with sensitive skin, when peeling potatoes, wear gloves to prevent itching.

- Note: Need to avoid confusion taro with taro. Taro is small in size, plump and taro is larger, slightly longer, not round. When eating, choose medium sized tubers. In addition, the inside is milky, there are more purple veins, which are delicious and rich taro.