Sweet Potato Leaves Contain Beta Carotene and Lutein for Eye Health

This article discusses the benefits of sweet potato leaves containing beta carotene and lutein for eye health. There are some problems of eyes namely Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes , Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive errors (blurred vision). Treatment options include surgery, including laser and traditional eye surgery. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that can help prevent eyesight loss and support eye health. Beta carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin C are plentiful in yellow sweet potato. The beta carotene and lutein content is beneficial for eye health.

Milk lactose, specific gravity and mineral of etawa dairy goat fed with palm kernel cake based concentrate, tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia), sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas L) and gamal (Gliricidia sepium)

This study aims to evaluate the milk lactose, specific gravity, and mineral of Etawa Crossbreed Dairy Goat (ECDG) fed with palm kernel cake-based concentrate (PKCC), tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia), sweet potato leaves, (Ipomoea batatas L.), and Gamal (Gliricidia sepium) as a source of roughage. The design of the experiment used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatment rations and four replications. Treatment formulations are as follow A). 100% basal ration (BR); B). 50% BR + 50% Concentrate Based Palm Kernel Cake (CPKC) + tithonia; C). 50% BR+ % CPKCC + sweet potato leaves; D).50% BR + 50% CPKC + Gamal (Gliricidia sepium). The ratio of concentrate and roughage is 50:50. The concentrate ratio consists of 30% palm kernel cake, 40% tofu waste, 20% rice bran, 9 % corn, and 1% mineral. The parameters were milk lactose, specific gravity, and mineral of milk. Data were analysed by Analysis of Varian (ANOVA) and DMRT (Duncans Multiple Range Test) according to Steel and Torrie (2002). The results showed that the treatment had no significant effect (P> 0.05) on lactose, specific gravity, and mineral of milk. From this study, it can be concluded that the use of PKC, titonia, sweet potato, and gamal can replace basal ration without affecting the quality of milk (lactose, specific grafity and mineral)

Efek Penggunaan Tepung Daun Ubi Jalar Ungu Dan Tepung Daun Ubi Jalar Kuning Terhadap Karakteristik Fisikokimia, Organoleptik Dan Aktivitas Antioksidan Pada Cookies

Utilization of sweet potato as a food product has been commonly carried out and the nutrients in it have been known. This is what underlies the existence of food diversification using sweet potato leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain B vitamins, iron, calcium, zinc and protein, besides that sweet potato leaves are a source of natural antioxidants such as β-carotene, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, tannins, polyphenols, including lutein. Utilization of sweet potato leaves into processed products, one of which is by flouring sweet potato leaves as a substitute for cookies. The research design was carried out using a random nested block design, consisting of two factors. The first factor as a nest was purple sweet potato leaves and yellow sweet potato leaves. Second factor as a nesting factor is the formulation of cookies with the substitution of sweet potato leaf flour with different levels (3.3g, 6.6g, 9.9g, 13.2g). Observation parameters include moisture content, ash content, fat content, protein content, total carbohydrates, antioxidant activity, texture, organoleptics (taste, color, preferences, aroma, aftertaste). The results of this study indicate an effect on ash content and protein content in different varieties. In the treatment of different formulations, it is known that there is an effect on moisture, carbohydrate, and protein content. The effect of adding purple sweet potato leaf flour and yellow sweet potato leaf flour in this study affected organoleptics including taste, color, aroma, preferences, and aftertaste. The treatment of cookies with the addition of sweet potato leaf flour with the highest ash content was 2.83%, the lowest water content was 1.51%, the highest protein content was 31.07%, and the largest carbohydrate content was 41.04%. Keywords: antioxidant, processed, sweet potato leaves Abstrak. Pemanfaatan ubi jalar sebagai produk pangan telah umum dilakukan dan telah diketahui zat gizi didalamnya. Hal inilah yang mendasari adanya diversifikasi pangan dengan menggunakan daun ubi jalar. Daun ubi jalar mengandung vitamin B, zat besi, kalsium, zinc dan protein, selain itu daun ubi jalar merupakan sumber antioksidan alami seperti ß-­carotene, antosianin, asam fenolik, tannin, polifenol, termasuk lutein. Pemanfaatan daun ubi jalar menjadi produk olahan, salah satunya dengan menepungkan daun ubi jalar untuk substitusi cookies. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok Tersarang (Nested) terdiri atas dua faktor. Faktor 1 sebagai sarang yaitu jenis daun, faktor 2 sebagai faktor yang tersarang yaitu formulasi dengan level yang berbeda (3,3g, 6,6g, 9,9g, 13,2g). parameter pengamatan meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, kadar lemak, kadar protein, karbohidrat total, aktivitas antioksidan, daya patah, dan organoleptic (rasa, aroma, warna, aftertaste, dan skoring). Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa adanya pengaruh dari penggunaan jneis daun ubi jalar yang berbeda meliputi kadar abu dan kadar protein sedangkan pengaruh dari formulasi terhadap karakter fisikokimia meliput kadar air, kadar karbohidrat dan protein. Pada organoleptiknya jenis maupun formulasi berpengaruh nyata terhadap rasa, warna, skoring, aftertaste, dan aroma. Kata kunci: antioksidan, cookies, daun ubi jalar ungu dan daun ubi jalar kuning

Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Limbah Pertanian Sebagai Bahan Pakan Ransum Ternak Ruminansia Pada Kelompok Ternak Sapi Di Desa Lampakuk Kecamatan Cot Glie Kabupaten Aceh Besar

Ransum adalah gabungan dari beberapa macam bahan pakan ternak yang disusun dengan formulasi tertentu untuk memenuhi kebutuhan nutrisi ternak. Bahan-bahan pakan penyusun ransum yang tersedia di wilayah Lampakuk Kabupaten Aceh Besar seperti: limbah batang jagung, bonggol jagung, dedak padi, kulit kakao, bungkil kelapa, daun ubi jalar dan jerami padi. Bahan-bahan pakan tersebut, selama ini belum dimanfaatkan oleh peternak sebagai bahan – bahan pakan penyusun ransum ternak ruminansia. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini dihadiri oleh 15 orang peternak serta dilakukan dengan metode pemberian materi, diskusi dan praktek langsung penyusunan ransum. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan antusias peternak sapi dalam memanfaatkan limbah pertanian sebagai bahan pakan penyusun ransum menjadi meningkat, sehingga memngkinkan untuk meningkatkan jumlah ternak yang dipelihara. Jika selama ini hanya mengoptimalkan rumput-rumputan dan hijauan sebagai makanan ternak, maka dengan kegiatan sosialisasi ini meningkatkan pengetahuan dan wawasan peternak dalam memanfaatkan limbah pertanian sebagai ransum makanan ternak ruminansia.Kata kunci : Limbah Pertanian, Bahan Pakan, Ransum, Ternak Ruminansia.ABSTRACTThe ration is a combination of several kinds of animal feed ingredients which are arranged in a certain formulation to meet the nutritional needs of livestock. The feed ingredients that make up the ration available in the Lampakuk area, Aceh Besar District, are: corn stalk waste, corn cobs, rice bran, cocoa husk, coconut cake, sweet potato leaves and rice straw. These feed ingredients, so far have not been used by breeders as feed ingredients for ruminant rations. This socialization activity was attended by 15 farmers and was carried out using the method of providing material, discussion and direct practice of preparing rations. The results obtained show that the enthusiasm of cattle farmers in utilizing agricultural waste as feed ingredients for rations has increased, so that it is possible to increase the number of livestock kept. If so far it has only been optimizing grasses and forages as fodder for livestock, then this socialization activity will increase the knowledge and insight of farmers in utilizing agricultural waste as ruminant feed rations.Keyword :Agricultural Waste, Feed Ingredients, Ration, Ruminant Livestock.

HUBUNGAN EKSTRAK DAUN KENTANG MANIS DENGAN PRODUKSI ASI DI KLINIK SITI HAJAR MEDAN

Breast milk (breast milk) is an emulsion of fat contained in a solution of protein, lactose, and organic salts which will be secreted by both breast glands as the main source of food for the baby. Increasing milk is very necessary for mothers by consuming foods such as: sweet potato leaves, the content contained in sweet potato leaves is low in fat and cholesterol etc. Sweet potato leaves can increase milk production because sweet potato leaves contain lactagogum. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there was a relationship between consuming sweet potato leaf extract and an increase in breast milk production at the SitiHajar Medan clinic, Marelan. Methods: pre = post test. This study measured the mother's milk before and after being given sweet potato leaves from January 2021 to February 2021. Samples were taken at the SitiHajar Medan clinic with a total of 50 samples, with the inclusive criteria being mothers who gave birth normally and healthy babies. Univariate analysis was carried out to describe the variables with the results of 46% as many as 23 (people) intervention of mother's milk production increased after consuming sweet potato leaves compared to before consuming with a result of 4% as many as 2 (people). Bivarate analyst to determine the relationship between independent and variables using the Wilcoxon test, based on the results of the Wilcoxon test, the p-value is 0.000 (<0.05). and In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between consuming sweet potato leaves and increasing breast milk production.

Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants, and Health Benefits of Sweet Potato Leaves

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the most important food crops worldwide and its leaves provide a dietary source of nutrients and various bioactive compounds. These constituents of sweet potato leaves (SPL) vary among varieties and play important roles in treating and preventing various diseases. Recently, more attentions in health-promoting benefits have led to several in vitro and in vivo investigations, as well as the identification and quantification of bioactive compounds in SPL. Among them, many new compounds have been reported as the first identified compounds from SPL with their dominant bioactivities. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the bioactive compositions of SPL and their health benefits. Since SPL serve as a potential source of micronutrients and functional compounds, they can be further developed as a sustainable crop for food and medicinal industries.

The Influence of Giving Sweet Potato Leaf Boiled Water to the Acceleration of Breastmilk Production in Nursing Mothers in the Kuta Baro Health Center, Aceh Besar, Indonesia

BACKGROUND: Breastmilk (ASI) is the best food for babies. Adequacy of breast milk plays a vital role in the process of growth and development of babies. One way that can be done to increase the rate of secretion and production of breast milk is by giving boiled water for sweet potato leaves. AIM: To analyze the effect of giving boiled sweet potato leaves on the acceleration of milk production in nursing mothers METHODS: The research design used in this study was pre-experimental with a pretest-posttest design. This research was conducted in the Kuta Baro Health Center, Kuta Baro District, Aceh Besar District, and was carried out in May-August 2020. This study's population was all mothers who were breastfeeding and had babies aged 0-6 years. This study sample was part of breastfeeding mothers who had babies aged 0-6 months, selected by purposive sampling as much as 32. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square statistical test. RESULTS: The results showed that there was an effect of intervention giving sweet potato boiled water for five days with an increase in the acceleration of breast milk production by 204.69 ml, and on the 10th day, it was 212.88 ml. Furthermore, the intervention of giving boiled water for sweet potato leaves on days 11 to 15, there was an increase in the average milk production by 214.25 ml. These results are evidenced by statistical tests where is a significant difference in acceleration of milk production between before the intervention and after the intervention on the 5th, 10th, and 15th day (p-value <0.05). CONCLUSION: There is an effect of giving boiled sweet potato leaves water on the acceleration of milk production in breastfeeding mothers in the working area of the Kuta Baro Health Center, Kuta Baro District, Aceh Besar District.