HATF's Shepherds Natural Atama Leaves are the perfect ingredient for your Nigerian soups and stews! These fragrant leaves are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients and health benefits.
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Atama leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which are important for maintaining healthy skin, supporting immune function, and protecting against oxidative stress. They are also a good source of calcium and iron, which are important for maintaining strong bones and preventing anemia.
In addition to their nutritional benefits, Atama leaves are also known for their medicinal properties. They have been used in traditional medicine to promote healthy digestion, support respiratory health, and even boost libido.
At HATF's, we source only the freshest and highest quality Atama leaves, ensuring that you receive the best product possible. Our Atama leaves are carefully handpicked and packaged to preserve their freshness and flavor.
Experience the authentic taste of Nigerian cuisine while reaping the nutritional benefits and health benefits with HATF's Shepherds Natural Atama Leaves. Add them to your cart today and elevate your cooking game to the next level!
Frequently asked questions about Atama leaves:
1. How do I store Atama leaves?
To keep Atama leaves fresh, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. You can also freeze Atama leaves for longer-term storage.
2. Can Atama leaves be used in vegetarian or vegan dishes?
Yes, Atama leaves are a great ingredient for vegetarian and vegan dishes as they are plant-based and contain no animal products.
3. How do Atama leaves compare to other Nigerian herbs and spices?
Atama leaves are often used in combination with other Nigerian herbs and spices such as Uziza, Utazi, and Nchanwu to create a unique and complex flavor profile in Nigerian cuisine. While each herb and spice has its own distinct flavor and aroma, Atama leaves are known for their fragrant, slightly bitter taste and are often used in soups and stews.
FAQs
Atama leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which are important for maintaining healthy skin, supporting immune function, and protecting against oxidative stress. They are also a good source of calcium and iron, which are important for maintaining strong bones and preventing anemia.
What is Atama Leaf called in English? ›
Locals call it 'bush apples', the botanical name of Atama leaves is 'heinsia crinita. ' Atama leaves has not only a distinct flavor but also a distinct aroma that gives your soup great taste, the leaves are used to make Abak Atama(Atama Soup) or as a condiment to Banga Soup.
Is Atama leaf bitter? ›
There are different varieties of Atama. Some are very aromatic and slightly bitter whilst others are less aromatic. It is advisable to add Atama to the palm fruit sauce before it starts boiling, to prevent it from being bitter.
What is the classification of Atama leaves? ›
Heinsia crinita belongs to the family of “Rubiaceae” which is locally known as “Atama” leave [8]. It is a shrub with woody stem and branches; it is indigenous to West Africa, especially the southern part of Nigeria. The leave extract is used in the treatment of skin rashes and the leaves for unbilical hernia.
What is the benefit of eating OHA leaf? ›
Oha leaf is a nutritious, leafy-green vegetable use to cook oha soup with many health benefits. This vegetable has been known to help in the treatment of ailments such as diabetes, some forms of cancer, health disease, anemia, and bone disease. It is highly versatile and easy to add to your diet.
What does leaf do to your body? ›
A heady mix of vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants and other nutrients, leafy greens contain all this and more. If you need any more convincing, they are good for your heart, blood sugar, immune system and cell repair.
How healthy is bitter leaf? ›
Bitter Leaf contains vitamin A, C, E, B1 and B12. It is rich in quinine, a compound which has been demonstrated to cure malaria, clean the liver, lymphatic system, and lungs. Bitter leaf can aid up metabolism to help one lose weight because of nutrients like zinc, iron, fiber, and carbohydrate contained in it.
How to prepare Atama leaves? ›
Cut the Atama leaves into very fine pieces. Pound them for about 10 minutes till the leaves are finely pounded. Then place the oily extract on the burner and allow to boil for about 5 minutes to remove all moisture. Add cooked meat and washed smoked fish, meat stock, periwinkle, crayfish, pepper and Knorr and Uyayak.
Can bitter leaf be cooked? ›
There are so many ways to prepare this dish however; bitter leaf needs to take center stage. True to its name bitter leaf is very bitter. You have to wash it (rubbing the leaves together) thoroughly before cooking till most of the bitterness is gone.
Which tribe eat Atama leaf? ›
Atama leaves is the vegetable used in making Abak Atama, a soup commonly eaten by the Efik and Ibibio tribes in the Akwa Ibom and Cross river states of Southern Nigeria.
Atama leaves is the vegetable used in making Abak Atama, a soup commonly eaten in the Akwa Ibom and Cross river states of Nigeria. Atama leaf can also be taken as tea. Atama helps with fertility and also speed up the healing process from wounds and injuries. Atama leaves are highly nutritious.
What is another name for Oha leaf? ›
🍃Oha leaf is a popular vegetable native to the Igbos in Nigeria. “Oha” or “Ora” is the Igbo name while the English name is the African Rosewood plant.
What does water leaf cure in the body? ›
Waterleaf can serve as a part of a weight-loss diet due to its high fiber content, and its leaves are used to treat several diseases, including measles (Oluwole et al. 2003). Also, leaf and root extracts are used for treating asthma, fresh cuts, scabies, anemia, and high blood pressure (hypertension) (Ogunlesi et al.
What are the medical benefits of scent leaf? ›
Scent leaf is very rich in vitamin A. As we know vitamin A can cope with various types of eye infections, conjunctivitis, eye soothing stress and also for the prevention of night blindness and other vision problems. In addition Scent leaves also be used to eliminate bad breath.
What are the health benefits of editan leaf? ›
“Editan” leafy vegetable scientifically known as Lasianthera africana is commonly used in soups preparation and in folklore for the management of some human ailments. Editan leaf is a rich source of alkaloid and phenolic compounds, which could be used to treat and or manage neurological diseases.
