Nutrition

Health benefits of cocoyam leaves

Cocoyam leaves

-Cancer prevention

Taro roots play an important role for the antioxidant activity in the body. High levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, and other various phenolic antioxidants found in taro roots help to boost the immune system and help eliminate dangerous free radicals from our system.

—Reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Cocoyam is extremely beneficial for overcoming rheumatoid arthritis because low levels of vitamin B6 are related with increased signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), like more severe pain.

—Blood pressure and heart health

Cocoyam consists of considerable amount of potassium which has other minerals that are essential to remain healthy and efficient. Potassium not only enables healthy fluid transfers between membranes and tissues throughout the body, but also helps to relieve stress and pressure on blood vessels and arteries.

—Immune system health

Cocoyam plays an important role in the immune system. Vitamin C is found in taro roots which helps to encourage the immune system to create more white blood cells which help to defend the body from foreign pathogens and agents.

—Cramps

Consuming high potassium foods is directly related with decreased muscle cramping and improved muscle strength. Cocoyam consists of considerable amount of potassium 615 mg which is 13.09% of the daily recommended value.

Source;https://pharmanewsonline.com

Nutrition

Dietary management of memory loss

Chocolate

In this new chapter, we will be discussing how we can manage memory loss with our diet.

Some people get more forgetful with age. It may take longer to learn new things, remember familiar faces and words as well as personal belongings.

Memory loss can be mild or serious. Serious memory lapses affect ability to do daily activities like driving, shopping, or handling of money among others.

Below are some pointers of serious memory loss;

●Asking the same questions over and over again

●Getting lost in familiar places

●Being unable to follow directions

●Getting very confused about time, people, and places

●Self-neglect such as eating poorly, not bathing, or being unsafe

See a doctor if you are worried about your memory lapses or those of a loved one. You also can do many things to make your memory last.

Research has shown a great improvement in memory loss with appropriate diet.

Foods to consume

●Foods rich in antioxidants (vitamins C, E, and beta carotene) such as; oranges, pineapples, blue berries and kiwi.

●Complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, brown rice, and wheat bran.

●Epicatechin rich foods such as; grapes, blueberries and chocolate.

●Iron rich foods such as; beans, fortified cereals, nuts, and soy bean.

●Monounsaturated fatty acid rich foods such as almonds, avocado, and walnuts.

Lifestyle modification

●Having hobbies

●Getting pets

●Spending time with friends, family and loved ones.

●Joining support groups

●Reduce alcohol intake

●Cessation of smoking

In conclusion, our memory largely makes us who we are; imagine not remembering your own name! We can stray farther away from such a fate by applying the diet and lifestyle above, so that we can always remember who we are and who/what we love.

The writer Dr. Bernice Korkor Asare is the CEO of Holistic Health Consult.

“Your diet your health, your health your wealth”

E-mail: info@holistichealthconsult.org