Surprisingly , the Wonder of Saluyot Okra and Sitaw these backyard vegetables bring wonderful benefits to our body .Saluyot which is known as Jute is an edible leafy vegetables ,its leaves are very nutritious.It is rich in iron, Vitamin A C and E , calcium, thiamin ,riboflavin ,niacin and dietary fibers . Saluyot leaves when cooked as stew is very delicious. Saluyot is also very rich in fiber ,thus it helps control cholesterol build up and blood pressure,diabetes and prevents heart disease. Not only that, Saluyot leaves when cooked is used to treat various digestive problems like ,stomach ache,dysentery ,constipation and diarrhea. The leaves can also be used as medicinal tea when dried.
Okra ,is known to be a very low calorie vegetables that is why they are commonly recommended by nutritionists in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs and the vegetables are rich sources of dietary fibers.Okra is one of the vegetables that has the highest level of anti- oxidants.It is also rich in flavonoids which help to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.Like the Saluyot ,Okra is also a good source of important minerals like calcium,manganese and iron.
Sitaw or string beans known as an alkaline vegetable so it is beneficial for people who are acidic.This vegetable also helps to prevent heart attack and stroke because of its anti oxidant properties which prevents cholesterol from becoming oxidized. We all know that oxidized cholesterol can blocked arteries when it stick to and build up in our blood vessel walls .Sitaw is also very rich in Vitamin B1,B2,B3 and B6.It is also a good source of Vitamin C and niacin.
