Heard About Managu? Its Full Of Health Benefits

Managu is a common delicacy in Kenyan households usually served with ugali.

Besides its unique taste, it's rich in nutrients and has a myriad of amazing health benefits such as:

1. Digestion
Managu is rich in all the nutrients required for digestion. A daily intake will make digestion easier and prevent any issues related to digestion.

2. Constipation
These vegetables are rich in fiber and has laxative effects thus preventing constipation and you should thus eat them more often.

Ready managu vegetables (cookpad)

3. Immunity
They are rich in Vitamin C which helps in improving the immune system as well as fast healing of wounds and cuts. Also, they are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Beta carotene.

4. Sore throats
If you are a public speaker or singer, you need to take more managus for the sake of your voice. It helps sooth your throat thus helping you achieve quality voice.

5. Acne
Besides eating the vegetables, you can also boil them and strain the water for facial treatment. Washing your face with the liquid gives you a smooth face and clears out the spots.

6. Prevents jaundice
Jaundice is a skin discoloration skin condition which results from malfunctioning of the liver. Black Nightshade strengthens the liver's muscles thus reducing the chances of getting jaundice. A person who already has jaundice can also consume manage to aid in treatment.

Ugali managu (cookpad)

The best way to prepare managu is to fry them for a short time especially if they are soft enough. However, if you do not like the bitter taste, you may have to boil them first and strain the water before frying them. To add to their taste, you can as well add some fresh milk or cream when frying them.