The Principal Nutrition Officer and Dietician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Emelia Dery Gbogr, says cocoyam leaves, popularly known as kontomire, have higher nutritional value than some imported vegetables like spinach and broccoli.
According to her, kontomire is rich in protein, Vitamin A, and fibre, with levels that surpass broccoli and spinach in some cases.
“When you look at the protein content of kontomire, it is higher than that of broccoli; when you look at vitamins, it is high in Vitamin A. Fibre levels are also higher compared to those of broccoli,” she explained.
She made the remarks during a Joy Sustainability Month discussion on healthy living and nutrition.
Madam Gbogr urged Ghanaians to prioritize locally available and affordable vegetables like kontomire over imported ones.
“It is readily available to us, so compared to imported goods like broccoli or spinach, kontomire is better. It grows easily, you can have it in your backyard, and cost-wise, it is far cheaper,” she added.
She encouraged households to include indigenous vegetables in their daily meals for better nutrition and healthy living.
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