Waterleaf is a perennial herb. It grows in favourable conditions. Inspite of the weather condition or season. It is one of the few vegetables that is resistant to pest and diseases. It is low in calories and sugar. Waterleaf contains lots of water just as the name is and nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, lipids, crude protein, crude fiber and so on, which make them nutritious and medicinal in several ways.

According to WesMD Health Diet Guide, approximately, every 100 grams of waterleaf contains 2.4 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 25 grams of calories, 4.4 grams of carbohydrate, 1.0 grams of fiber.

Generally, waterleaf contains calcium and phosphorus which promote healthy bones in women over the age of 60 suffering from osteoporosis.

Waterleaf has vitamin A, which slows the progression of retinal disease, reduce the risk of cataracts, improves low light vision. It reduces iron deficiency, rich in vitamin c and prevent Alzheimer disease. Due to it's high fiber content, it can be recommended as a part of weight loss diet. Waterleaf, its richness in many vitamins and minerals makes it one of the vegetables we should add to our daily meals for effective results because it has many health benefits to offer.

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 Rev. Mrs Ngozi Nnadozie Daniel