Laing (Dried Taro Leaves)

Here are some surprising health benefits of taro leaves:

–Acts as an antioxidant to prevent cancer

Taro leaves are rich in vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant. This helps prevent many diseases and fight against free radicals that cause cancer.

–Boosts your immune system.

Vitamin C in 1 cup of taro leaves gives you at least 86% of the daily value that your body needs. You can boost your immune system effectively with eating taro leaves.

–Keeps your eyes healthy

Besides Vitamin C, taro leaves are rich in vitamin A. It reaches an amazing daily value of 123%. It is very good for maintaining visual acuity as well as preventing eye diseases such as cataracts, myopia, and blindness.

–Helps control blood pressure

Taro leaves contain omega 3, an essential fatty acid which provides material for hormones to control the contraction and relaxation of the arteries wall. If this mechanism is going well, the blood pressure can be controlled to a normal level

–Helps prevent anemia

Taro leaves contain iron minerals which help in red blood cell formation. In addition, its vitamin C content helps to absorb the iron well. This helps meet the need of red blood cells in the body.

–Helps reduce wrinkly skin

Taro leaves contain the amino acid called threonine. This protein compound aids the formation of elastin and collagen which are good for healthy skin. It helps prevent skin from wrinkling and helps rejuvenate skin as well.

Minimum Order of 100G. Smaller weights are provided in case you need more.

Disclaimer : All vegetable items may have difference in weights as it is difficult to really peg an exact weight per item. We adjust the weights of items so that the total bill will still be the Total Shopping Cart Bill especially if cart includes items with unstable prices. Vegetable Leaves are sold per “tali” and 100 grams is just an estimated weight based on the prevailing price of the item. We try to come up with the best price in the online market and usually sell items lower than grocery prices and comparable to prevailing market price.