Okra is a flowering plant, known as the finger or Bhindi in different parts of the world, and is most popular for its fruit. The interesting scientific name for this plant is Abelmoschus esculentus, whose origin is still unknown. Controversial research shows that it may have originated in South Asia, West Africa or Ethiopia, but the jury is still not confirmed.
Health Benefits of Okra
Provides Variety of Nutrients
Okra contains a lot of essential nutrients - protein, fiber, calcium, iron and zinc. Therefore, it qualifies as an effective economic tool for the treatment of global malnutrition.
Improves Digestion
The good part of adding Okra to diet is to enhance the digestible fiber into your food. Mucus fibers found in okra can help food pass through the digestive tract by increasing volume.
Improves Vision
Okra contains very high levels of vitamin A, as well as antioxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthine, and lutein. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that destroy or neutralize free radicals, which are dangerous by-products of cellular metabolism.
Boosts Immunity
Okra's different antioxidants make it very useful against free radicals. High vitamin C levels also help the body's immunity to stimulated. This vitamin can stimulate the immune system to produce white blood cells that can resist foreign pathogens and substances in the body that can weaken the immune system.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Okra contains a high amount of potassium, minerals and vitamins, that will help a lot to the human for good health. Homeostasis can be balanced by potassium in the body.
Skin Care
Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant and also protects the skin, speeds healing, reduces the appearance of scars and acne, and eliminates wrinkles.
Food plays a big rule in our health. It is not just simply eating food and satisfy our taste but we must bear in mind that what we eat will reflect our health.
Lets us stay healthy and keep on steeming :)
I like pickled okra. Can't get passed the slimy, cooked okra though...
Nutritious foods promote health. Okra soup is a delicious dish.
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I have never eaten this food, after reading this article I am interested and will try to eat it. Nice post, thank you very much
Wow healthy food
I love okra
Its my favourite vegetable to eat
Its very tasty and delicious
mmm...yummy! Nice article!
Wait are you telling me that okra helps the human health 😱 I never knew...mehn and AV always hated it oooo from now on am gonna start eating it like my life depends on it.
We call it "Bhindi" in India. It's my favorite vegetable. :)
If thats the case then i will try okra too
Yeah, okra has been the one of the most health beneficial vegetables, ranging from its loads of potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. It's low in calories and has a high dietary fiber content. Okra has been suggested to help manage blood sugar and gestational diabetes. I've also read about okra help in slimming down too. Thanks a lot for the post ad it will help those that never know about it benefits to know...
Thank you very much for your post. you have informed us in this regard. I am waiting for your support in the last posting. good luck luck
its famous vegetables in my country, we have a lot of meals with
I just love Bhindi, I knew there are lot of health benifits eating Bhindi but I wasn't aware of skin benifits. Ty so much for sharing this post.
It is also high in iron
its my favourite vegetable to eat its very delicious and tasty we call bhindi in pakistan we cooked okra (lady finger) with meat..
its yummy...
My fave !!! 😊
THANK YOU FOR UR POST
Best health awareness blog post that i have ever read so far in my life,thank you so much.
Nice post. Lady finger also helps in controlling the blood sugar. This is a personal experience. The recipe: Prepare this in the evening. Put three normal size lady fingers in a glass of water after cutting both ends and making cuts in the middle. The cuts help the glue like substance to come out. Drink this water before breakfast after taking out the lady fingers and the white beans. Do this for at least one week and see how your blood sugar remains controlled. You may find it hard to drink this in the beginning. If that happens, remind yourself how high blood sugar destroys the body. Upvoted.
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Thank you for sharing. Seen it at the store the other day and wondered what it was lol
Thanks for this interesting info about okra! I really do not know why it is called lady finger ?