Basella alba is an edible perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It is reportedly naturalized in China, tropical Africa, Brazil, Belize, Colombia, the West Indies, Fiji, and French Polynesia.
Nutrition Content:
It is rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 along with significant amounts of vitamin C, K, and E. It is rich in minerals like manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and sodium.
Spinach is rich in flavonoids and studies have shown that consuming flavanoid-rich foods reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.
Increase intake of nitrate-rich food increases circulating nitrite and nitric oxide which results in a reduction in blood pressure. Green leafy vegetables like spinach are rich in nitrate and will lower blood pressure if consumed regularly.
