Effects of okra

Okra, also known as okra pods, okra, kidney tonic, croton, coffee okra, is an annual herb of the mallow family okra, it is not only a delicious vegetable, but also has a lot of health benefits, the following we will learn about the efficacy and effects of okra and how to eat it.

Calcium supplement

The calcium content of okra is rich, and the calcium absorption rate is higher than milk, which is a good source of calcium for vegetarians and adolescents in the development stage.

Protect your eyesight

Okra is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which are nutrients that are good for retinal health and can protect eyesight.

Prevent anemia

Okra is rich in iron. Regularly eating okra can replenish the iron needed by the body, play a role in preventing anemia, and can effectively improve skin quality.

Lower blood fat and blood sugar

The sticky substance of okra contains nearly 50% soluble fiber, which can effectively reduce serum cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease; at the same time, the mucus protein in okra has the effect of inhibiting sugar absorption, which can prevent high blood sugar and help maintain stable blood sugar.

Aphrodisiac

Okra is rich in flavonoids, and it is about 300 times higher than the flavonoids contained in soybean leaves, with endocrine regulation, anti-aging effect. And okra also has "plant Viagra: but its aphrodisiac effect is different from the drug aphrodisiac, aphrodisiac drugs mainly act locally, while okra is through the whole body regulation gradually, so the effect is more mild and lasting, and do not worry about side effects.

Help digestion and protect the stomach

The sticky substance in okra helps promote intestinal peristalsis, which helps digestion. It also contains pectin, buttermilk glycan and other substances that help digestion, relieve gastritis and gastric ulcers, and protect the gastric mucosa.

Protects the liver

The pectin and polysaccharides in okra can play a protective role for the liver. In spring, it is the season to nourish and protect the liver, so you can eat some okra at this time to nourish and protect the liver, in line with the spring yang energy.

Nutritional composition of okra

All parts of okra contain a lot of lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose; its fruit is rich in protein, free amino acids, vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and other mineral elements, as well as pectin and polysaccharides composed of sticky substances. Compared with other vegetables, okra is special in that it contains a large amount of mucilage (sugar polymer), the main components of which are pectin, mucopolysaccharide, vitamin A and potassium.

The nutritional value of okra

Okra is a low-fat and low-sugar vegetables, can be used as a diet food; its rich in vitamin C, can improve immunity, prevent cardiovascular disease, and vitamin C and soluble fiber (pectin) combined effect, the skin can play a protective effect, is a natural skin care products; often eat okra can supplement zinc and selenium and other trace elements, enhance cancer prevention and anti-cancer ability; okra in soluble fiber can also promote the body Organic matter excretion, reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body, and reduce cholesterol levels.

How to eat okra

1, cold mix: remove the fruit tip, put in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, take out, cool water, cut into fine shreds, add various spices to modulate. 2、Stir-fry: remove the tip of okra and put it into boiling water for about 30 seconds, take it out and control the water, cut it into 1 cm thick slices and set aside. Take lean pork slices, put in the frying pan, stir-fry, then add the okra slices, stir-fry quickly over high heat, add seasonings, pot and plate. 3, deep-fried: take the right amount of flour, add 1 egg, water to paste, seasoning appropriate. Remove the tip of the okra sticky batter, fry in a frying pan until creamy yellow, dip in seasonings to eat. 4, soup food: okra can be used to make flower soup and young pod soup, root soup, can be made with fresh meat, egg instant soup, its dried flowers and roots can be made separately old fire example soup.