Healthy Nigerians; Cocoyam

Cocoyam is one of Nigeria’s underrated staples, yet it is enriched with so many benefits both in the tuber and in the leaves. Cocoyam is a versatile dish that can be eaten in any form; we take look at cocoyam dishes and it's health benefits today.

The versatility of cocoyam is interesting, one can have cocoyam as porridge, chips, boiled, and even paste in form of fufu or pounded cocoyam, one can never get bored of this interesting staple food. Cocoyam is easy to cook in any form you choose to have it  and also very fast, it takes just 10mins to boil cocoyam and 20mins to turn it into a paste, frying into chips can also take a maximum of 15mins.

 
Asides from being an interesting dish, cocoyam is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, and protein, while the leaves have a high level of antioxidants and dietary fibre. The nourishing value of this dish makes is safe for babes that one can even wean off babes through the cocoyam paste form.

Try eating cocoyam today, eat healthily.

Writer: Idowu Elizabeth
Editor(s): Idowu Elizabeth & Awe Olufunso

Publisher: Awe Olufunso