Okazi/Afang Leaves and its Health Benefits
Okazi/Afang leaf) is called Wild Spinach (in English) but most of us are very familiar with its native name. 
Okazi/Afang Leaf has its botanical name known as (Gnetum africanum).  Okazi/Afang Leaf is a dark green leafy vegetable with a slight bitter taste, most commonly found in some certain regions of Africa, Asia and South America.
In Nigeria, it is commonly used to prepare delicacies in some parts of the country such as: - Afang soup by the south-south more especially the Akwa Ibom’s and the Calabar’s; and Okazi or Nsala soups by the Igbo’s in the south-east. 
Vegetables we know have many health benefits but the Okazi/Afang leaf is no exception.
Okazi/Afang is an excellent source of some amino acids such as “GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID AND LEUCINE”. Okazi/Afang also contains many vitamins and minerals. 
There are more to know about Okazi/Afang leave and its health benefits which include:
It is an excellent source of UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS. Unsaturated fats make up HDL (good cholesterol)
It contains the amino acid GLUTAMIC ACID which is important for BRAIN FUNCTION.
Okazi/Afang contains a good amount of IODINE which is necessary for the proper function of the thyroid gland and prevents GOITRE.
Another health benefits of Okazi or Afang leaf is that it contains ESSENTIAL DIETARY FIBRE which is good for WEIGHT LOSS and helps prevent CONSTIPATION.