Water spinach
It is well known that water spinach is a type of vegetable that usually grows wild, but recently it has been cultivated by many people from seeds. Water spinach has strong roots, deep-set, and is resistant to drought and water, making it one of the vegetables that farmers rarely have to use pesticides on. Therefore, it often grows naturally on roadsides, fields, or fences. Almost everywhere with soil, water spinach can grow and develop. Because this is a type of vegetable that does not bring much economic value, people usually do not grow them in large quantities, so they are never sprayed with growth hormones or pesticides, but only live in a natural environment.
In terms of nutritional composition, water spinach contains many fiber, vitamins A, E, C, K… that are good for human health, especially the digestive system. Besides, water spinach also prevents the risk of osteoporosis, increases bone hardness due to its rich mineral content, and calcium content is 3 times higher than that of cabbage and 2 times higher than that of milk.
Moreover, water spinach helps increase hemoglobin and red blood cells, reducing the condition of anemia due to iron deficiency.
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potatoes are a favorite food of many people because of their delicious taste that is good for health and a “powerful assistant” for those who want to lose weight. Not only the tuber but also the leaves and stems of sweet potatoes are very delicious and provide a lot of nutrition.
Sweet potato leaves are considered a treasure trove of vitamins because the vitamin B2 content is 10 times higher than that of the tuber. Sweet potato leaves help detoxify the body, cleanse the intestines, and prevent constipation. It is also rich in vitamin K, which, if supplemented regularly, will help reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate gland, and prevent cardiovascular and gastric diseases.
Sweet potato leaves are much cheaper than cabbage, turnip, beetroot, etc. It is truly a delicious, nutritious, and rarely sprayed with pesticides or growth stimulants.
Parsley
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, parsley is a type of medicine and has detoxifying effects. Besides, parsley helps stimulate the digestive system, cools the body, and treats heat disorders due to its cooling properties. It is considered a natural antibiotic, has the ability to disinfect and treat itchy rashes. Parsley also has diuretic properties, so it supports the treatment of itchy rashes, swollen and painful pimples on the skin.
Parsley grows well in moist soil without the need for chemicals. It is truly a delicious, nutritious, and rarely sprayed vegetable in the market.