Types of indigenous vegetables consumed, preparation, preferences and perceived benefits in Ghana

Journal of Ethnic Foods

Table 2 Summary of respondent’s perceived benefit of IVs

Perceived benefits	Nutrition	Health	Sensory
Provides vitamins, minerals and gives fibre	√
Gives blood and energy	√	√
Improves health and muscle growth		√
Boost appetite and ease swallowing			√
Prevents disease and provides water-soluble vitamins	√	√
Act as a catalyst in the human system and is good for diabetic patients	√	√
Easy digestion and avoiding constipation	√
Protects the body and reduces cholesterol levels		√
Nourishments of skin and repair of worn-out tissues		√
Controls blood pressure and anaemia and increases sperm production		√
Reduces fat content and provides protein	√
Boosts immune system and free bowels	√	√
Prevents anaemia and prevents fever		√
Boosts immune system and enhances blood circulation		√
Gives clear vision		√
Treatment of throat infections		√
Enhances growth and vitality	√	√
Stimulates milk production in lactating mothers	√
Medicinal benefits		√
Contains antioxidants	√	√
Prevents stress and ageing and enhances sperm production		√
Prevents blood clotting and provides anti-inflammatory compounds		√
Reduces stomach ulcer		√
Provides folic acid	√
Prevents weight gain and obesity and reduces diabetes	√	√
Prevents malaria and relief joint pains		√
Boosts bone density and has antibacterial properties	√	√
Contains bioactive compounds for good health		√
Enhances child labour in pregnant women		√
Enhances strong teeth and bone marrow formation		√
Enhances satiety	√
Absorbs toxins and prevents allergy in food		√
Aids in foetal growth	√	√

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