Fluted pumpkin, commonly called Ugu in Igbo dialect or Telfairia occidentalis as its botanical name, is one of the most consumed dark green leafy vegetables which many us are unaware of its benefits to the body.


Pumpkin leaves can be consumed in various ways – It can be made as a soup, added to salads, made as a dessert or eaten raw. It is essential to make sure the leaves are not overcooked to prevent the nutrients from being destroyed.

However, some reasons why it should be added to your diet include the following:.....

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