Tag: Mayan superfood

Often referred to as 'tree spinach,' chaya leaves have been a staple food and traditional medicine in Mexico and Central America for centuries. The benefits of eating chaya, a nutrient-rich perennial shrub, are numerous and well-documented by traditional use and modern research.

Chaya leaves, a traditional Mayan staple, are considered a nutritional powerhouse, often cited as being more nutritious than spinach. So, what are chaya leaves good for and how can you safely enjoy this 'tree spinach'?