Don't toss/compost your homegrown #PepperLeaves. #Harvest them because they're food. They can be used as herbs substitute if you don't have basil or mints. They can be cooked & eaten. They're nutritious, so start eating your pepper leaves!

Mom had told me that in her matriarch village, our relations grew & harvested #peppers & #leaves for many generations. It's used in many different Asian cultures as both food & medicine.

Pepper leaves #HealthBenefits

#Antioxidants -
Pepper leaves are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

#AntiInflammatory -
Pepper leaves have anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation in the body.

#DigestiveHealth -
Pepper leaves can aid in digestion and reduce stomach upset.

#ImmunityBoost -
Pepper leaves contain vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system

I used these harvested pepper leaves to fry up with garlic & eggs for my Mom It's #DiabeticFriendly