CASSAVA

Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta Crantz

BENEFITS:

1. Protect and repair body tissue

Cassava tuber contain protein which plays important role in protecting and
repairing body tissue. The leaves contain different types of proteins such as lysine,
isoleucine, leucine, valine, and lots of arginine which are not commonly found in
green leafy plants. Cassava almost contains all amino acid which can compared
to eggs and soybeans as great source of proteins.

2. Lowering Blood Level Sugar

The fiber in cassava make the process absorption of sugar into the bloodstream
slower. Its a great news for people who suffering from diabetes, by eating the fiber
rich cassava. They can experience satiety without worrying the blood sugar level.
This is why cassava is well suggested to people with Diabetes.

3. Reducing Risk of Heart Disease

As explained before that cassava can reduce cholesterol which are the culprit of
heart disease by its fiber and maintaining the health of blood arteries and
circulation.
 PECHAY
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa

BENEFITS:

1. Blood pressure
Potassium, calcium, and magnesium are all present in pechay. They have been
found to decrease blood pressure naturally.
A low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure. A high potassium
intake is also beneficial because of its vasodilation effects.

2. Heart Health
Pechay's folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B-6 content, coupled with its
lack of cholesterol, all help to maintain a healthy heart.

3. Inflammation
Choline helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory. It also helps in
maintaining the structure of cellular membranes, the transmission of nerve
impulses, the absorption of fat and the reduction of chronic inflammation.