Susumba (Solanum Torvum Swartz): The susumba plant, also known as gully beans, grows wildly and requires absolutely no special care in order to thrive. After flowering, the plant produces some small round bulbs that are called susumba. The bulbs are edible and are usually prepared in combination with saltfish, since the fruit itself can be bitter to taste.
Susumba is highly nutritious and boasts properties that fight free radicals in the body. As a result, it may assist with preventing many non-communicable diseases.
Callaloo: Callaloo, classified as a vegetable, is a staple in the Jamaican Diet. The plant grows rapidly, and wildly in almost any soil condition and require very little care. Callaloo is loaded with iron, and as such, many Jamaicans use this vegetable to boost their diet; for women, it is a very inexpensive way of ensuring that the body is prepared for the rigors of the monthly menstrual cycle.
Okra, or Lady's Finger, is touted as a super food. For many Jamaicans, Okra and Steamed Fish are an item. Okra is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. The fruit can be eaten raw and is sometimes soaked in alkaline water overnight and consumed. There have been claims that the solution from the soak is an efficient treatment for diabetes.
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