Benefits of Okra

Okra, also known as croton, okra, yellow marshmallow, very rich in nutrition, often eat beneficial to human health, but some people are not particularly suitable for eating okra, this article will introduce the efficacy and effects of okra and contraindications.

Kidney tonic

Okra seeds and mucilaginous substances have the effect of tonifying the kidneys and filling the essence, and have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on male organic diseases, especially suitable for patients suffering from prostate diseases and kidney deficiency, which is a suitable nutritional health care vegetable and has the reputation of "plant Viagra".

Beauty and skin care

Okra is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, not only has a health effect on the skin, and can make the skin whitening, tender; okra is also rich in carotenoids and beta-carotene, can protect the skin, reduce free radical damage.

Lowering blood sugar

The mucus of okra contains water-soluble pectin and mucin, which can slow down the absorption of sugar, reduce the body's need for insulin, inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, improve blood lipids, and eliminate toxins; the rich carotenoids in okra can maintain the normal secretion and action of insulin and balance blood sugar.

Protects the stomach and intestines

Okra contains pectin, buttermilk glycan, etc., which can help digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcer, and protect the intestines and stomach, and the mucin it secretes also has the effect of protecting the stomach wall, and can promote the secretion of gastric juice, increase appetite and improve indigestion.

Weight loss

Okra is rich in protein, calcium and phosphorus, and has the unique advantages of high protein, high nutrition, low fat, low calorie and no cholesterol, which makes okra a good weight loss product and very suitable for dieters.

Anti-tumor

Okra is rich in vitamin C, zinc and selenium trace elements, which have anti-oxidation and anti-aging effects, and are also beneficial to anti-tumor.

Eliminate fatigue

Okra young fruits contain a kind of sticky liquid and arabinoglycan, galactoglycan, rhamnoglycan, protein, calcium oxalate, etc., which help digestion and enhance physical strength when consumed regularly. Eating okra can quickly replenish energy and eliminate fatigue.

Contraindications and side effects of okra

1. Okra is a cold vegetable in nature, so people with cold stomach and intestines, poor function and frequent diarrhea should not eat more. 2. Do not use copper or iron to cook or serve okra, otherwise it will be easily discolored and its taste and appearance will be affected. 3. okra contains more potassium, kidney disease patients should be scalded before consumption, do not overdose.

How to eat okra

Okra can be eaten cold, fried, deep-fried, stewed, in salads and soups, etc. Before eating it cold or fried, it must be scalded in boiling water for three to five minutes to remove its astringency. It is cold in nature, so dipping it in soy sauce mixed with minced garlic and chili pepper after boiling can balance its coldness a little, but people with a cold spleen and stomach, prone to diarrhea or soft stools, should not eat too much. Okra can be cooked with curry and other seasonings to give it a very different taste, so people who are not used to okra may want to give it a try.