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Cocoyam
Cocoyam meaning
New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga. | Old cocoyam: Colocasia esculenta; taro.
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Another report from 2013 (Eleazu et al.) also adds that cocoyam aka Taro and diabetes are two ‘great friends’ and patients can eat the plant to manage their mellitus (level of sugar in blood).
Cocoyam (Taro) contains some calcium, vitamin C, vitamin E and B vitamins, as well as magnesium, manganese, copper and fiber which aids in the digestive process, makes elimination of stool easy and also helps in cancer prevention, according to experts.
Health benefits of cocoyam leaves ▷ NAIJ.
Cocoyam is often boiled, fried, or roasted and eaten with a sauce.