Cocoyam is a tuber crop, having high starch content. Cocoyam has three major parts:

• Corm
• Stem
• Leaves

Why you should eat cocoyam?

Cocoyam consists of several mineral contents.

 Cocoyam is also important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

The dietary fiber in it helps to protect the skin and give it a good glow.

It aids in the digestive process.

Increases blood circulations, prevents heart disease, lungs and oral cancer

Supports the muscle and helps in decreasing blood pressure. Great source of dietary fibre

It is an excellent source of carbohydrate.

It contains  a good amount of protein, Thiamine, copper, calcium, niacin, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamins C, A and E.

Cocoyam  contains riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, zinc and potassium.

Cocoyam is free from gluten.

It feature high-quality phyto-nutrition profile comprising of dietary fibre, and antioxidants in addition to moderate proportions of minerals, and vitamins.

It is one of the finest source dietary fibres; 100 g flesh provides 4.1 g or 11% of daily-requirement of dietary fibre. Together with slow digesting complex carbohydrates, moderate amounts of fibre in the food help gradual rise in blood sugar levels.

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

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