Amala is a staple food which is very popular amongst the yoruba tribe.
Amala is made mostly from yam flour but it is not solely restricted to that. It can be made with plantain and cassava flour too.
This loved food has a lot of benefits and nutritional value and is a healthy pick for lovers of swallow.
It is enriched with Protein, sodium, fibre, potassium, carbohydrate, e.t.c
Some of the benefits are outlined below:
1. Eating Amala might help to prevent stroke: Amala which contains vitamin B6 which is essential for breaking down a substance called homocysteine, which damages the blood vessel walls. this can help to prevent stroke in the human body.
2. Good eyesight: Ewedu leaf is highly rich in beta-carotene which helps in improving the overall eyesight of a person.
3. High Fibre and calcium properties: Ewedu is also super rich in fiber and Calcium. The former helps in easy digestion and helps in weight loss also, while the latter helps in healthy bone formation.
4. It also helps in improving healthy gall bladder and reducing gall bladder stones in the body.
5. Amala is good for diabetic patients, because of it’s low glycemic index. It helps to regulate blood sugar as a result.
There are so many other benefits that Amala and its combination possesses. Next time when you eat amala, be reminded of its immense benefits even as you enjoy this mouth watering dish.
