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Sukuma wiki fights cancer, say experts

A plate of sukuma wiki and tomato. Eating sukuma wiki (kale) minimises chances of heart diseases and helps to fight five types of cancers, a study released Tuesday shows. Photo/FILE

By  ANGELA OKETCH

What you need to know:

  • Nutrition consultant Yusuf Captano said the health benefits associated with kale included blocking the growth of cancer cells and reducing the risks of coronary artery disease.
  • The vegetable contains a high amount of vitamin K, which can interfere with blood thinning.
  • The researcher also noted that if overcooked, kale may lose its nutritional value.

Eating sukuma wiki (kale) minimises chances of heart diseases and helps to fight five types of cancers, a study released Tuesday shows.

The research commissioned by the World Healthiest Food, an international NGO, shows that the vegetable also helps lower cholesterol levels.

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