Product Description
Also known as Malabar spinach or basella, this leafy green vegetable packs a hefty nutritional punch. With just 19 calories per serving, it fills you up quickly without adding inches to your waist. It's quite similar to spinach, offering a mix of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and antioxidants. Depending on your preferences, you can add it to salads, smoothies, vegetable dishes, soups and other homemade meals.
Its fresh leaves are rich in potent antioxidants like zeaxanthin, lutein and beta carotene. These compounds protect against free radicals and slow the aging process. The leaves also contain mucilage and fiber, leading to better digestion. Its roots can be applied topically to reduce swelling.
