2. What is Okra? This therapeutic vegetable is developed all
through the tropical and warm mild districts around the globe for
its stringy fruits or ponds. The Okra can be consumed as a
vegetable. Ladys finger i.e. Okra is fitting in with the Malvaceae
(mallows) family and is named deductively as Abelmoschus
esculentus
3. Nutritional contents of Okra per 100gm of okra Fiber 2.5
grams. 10% of RDA (recommended daily value) Vitamin C 16.3
milligrams. 27% RDA. Folate 46 micrograms. 11% RDA. Vitamin A 283
international units. 6% RDA. Vitamin K 40 micrograms. 50% RDA. The
vitamin K found in okra is known as vitamin K1, one of two
beneficial forms. The other beneficial form is K2; K3 is synthetic
and should be avoided. Niacin (Vitamin B3) 0.9 mg. 4% RDA. Thiamin
(Vitamin B1) 0.1 mg. 9% RDA. Vitamin B6 0.2 mg. 9% RDA. Magnesium
36 mg. 9% RDA. Manganese - 0.3 mg. 15% RDA. Beta carotene 225 mcg.
Lutein, Zeaxanthin 516 mcg.
4. Anemia Reducers : with the help of vitamin K, folate and
iron the okra will help your fight against anemia. Hemoglobin
forms, the blood coagulates, and the production of red blood cells
is increased.
5. Asthma treatment : The Vitamin C content in okra works as a
treatment for inflammations and asthma. It is said that it may help
reduce the wheezing symptoms in children and in susceptible adults.
In fact, it is known as one of the most common natural home
remedies for asthma.
6. Blood network: Okra serves in helping the structure of blood
vessels (consuming a lot of flavonoid and vitamin C-rich leafy
foods).
7. Blood Pressure and Heart Health: Okra is a good source of
both vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which is an
essential aspect of human health. Potassium is necessary to
maintain proper fluid balance in the body, because it balances
sodium. Furthermore, potassium helps to relax the blood vessels and
arteries, which therefore reduces blood pressure and lessens the
strain on the cardiovascular system. This means that clotting and
atherosclerosis will be greatly reduced.
8. Cholesterol reducers : it lowers the cholesterol levels
because its rich on soluble fiber Pectin. The Pectin lowers the bad
cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.
9. Colon cancer: the fibers in the okra reduce the risk for
colon and rectal cancer. They clean our intestines tract, while the
antioxidants eliminate the free radicals.
10. Constipation: the fibers in the okra facilitate proper
absorption of water, lubricates the large intestines and ensure
bowel movements. The works as a natural laxative.
11. Diabetes: Okra aides in diminishing the glucose levels. The
kind of fiber found in Okra i.e. Eugenol, aides in settling glucose
by controlling the rate at which sugar is ingested from the
intestinal tract.
12. Fetal advancement: Okra is helping not only in imagining
additionally in hatchlings mind health, aversion of unnatural birth
cycles, development of the fetal neural tube, and keeping any
imperfections in the tube
13. Detoxifies and Cleanses Your Digestive System There are two
things in okra that make it a natural detoxifier. Its high soluble
fiber content helps ease the digestive system and prevents any type
of irregular bowel movement. It helps in the absorption of water
and protects you from constipation, gassiness and bloating. It also
aids in improving the population of beneficial bacteria in your
tummy.
14. Excellent Bone Builder The folate and other B Vitamins in
okra build strong bones and density, which helps prevent
osteoporosis. Its high levels of Vitamin K, which is a co-factor
for blood clotting enzymes, is needed for strengthening the
bones.
15. Fibers Rich Source: rich in fibers, which improves
digestion and heals the bowels. It helps us easily dispose of
toxins in the intestines.
16. Genital disorders: eat okra if you want increased sexual
potency. The okra can also treat disorders like gonorrhea,
leucorrhoea, syphilis and dysuria and prevents excessive menstrual
bleeding
17. Hair neuterlizer: brings your hair to life; it acts as hair
conditioner, it moisturizes your scalp while preventing dandruff.
Your hair will look shiny and fresh.
18. Helps with Kidney Disease One study published in the
October 2005Jilin Medical Journal found that regular consumption of
okra can help prevent kidney disease. In the study, those who ate
okra daily reduced clinical signs of kidney damage more than those
that simply ate a diabetic diet. This also ties in with diabetes,
as nearly 50% of kidney disease cases are caused by diabetes.
19. Immune system : The various antioxidant components of okra
make it very beneficial to fight off free radicals, but the high
vitamin C content also means that the general immune system is
boosted. Vitamin C can stimulate the immune system to create more
white blood cells, which can combat the other foreign pathogens and
materials in the body that can compromise the immune system.
20. Improves mental function Folate or Vitamin B9 is another
critical nutrient present in ladys finger. This nutrient is
required by your brain to function properly as it aids in the
production of several important compounds.
21. Okra Promotes a Healthy Pregnancy An extremely important B
vitamin for producing and maintaining new cells, folate is an
essential compound for optimal pregnancy. The vitamin helps prevent
birth defects like spina bifida and helps the baby to grow
sufficiently. Vitamin C is also essential for fetal development.
Okra is rich in both folate and vitamin C.
22. Prevents Obesity: the Okras fiber helps in keeping you
full, and the copious supplements sustain you. This therapeutic
vegetable gives us least calories.
23. Promotes Healthy Skin - Vitamin C helps keep the skin
looking young and vibrant. The vitamin aids in the growth and
repair of bodily tissues, which affects collagen formation and skin
pigmentation, and helps to rejuvenate damaged skin. Okra is full of
vitamin C. Topical tip: Boil a handful of okra until soft. After
letting it cool, mash it, and apply it to your face. After 5
minutes, your skin should feel smooth and rejuvenated.
24. Probiotics feed : The great microscopic organisms
(probiotics) in the guts, blossom with Okra acting extraordinarily
to the soundness of the intestinal tract. It helps biosynthesis of
Vitamin B intricate, like how yogurt serves the small digestive
tract.
25. Relieves Constipation: the mucilaginous and rich fiber
content in Okra cases helps enhance stool mass, binds poisons,
guarantees simple solid discharges, encourages fitting assimilation
of water, greases up the substantial intestines with its common
purgative properties.
26. Respiratory soother : for treating bronchitis and pneumonia
you ought to utilize a decoction of leaves and blooms of Okra. Its
adhesive (disgusting, gluey) quality makes it an astounding home
solution for treatment of common cold and influenza.
27. Rich Protein Source: The superb wellspring of top notch
vegetable protein and oils, cystine, advanced with amino acids like
tryptophan, and other sulfur amino acids content in the seeds of
Okra.
28. Skin Detoxifier: it cleans our skin from wastes and repairs
our tissue. It prevents skin pigmentation, reduces acne, and
prevents psoriasis and other conditions.
29. Stimulates Nerve Function It is also high in potassium that
helps maintain balance of fluids required in effective nerve
functioning. It helps in improving metabolism and proper
transferring of nerve impulses.
30. Sun strokes: if you suffer from sun strokes you can eat
okra to relieve weakness and exhaustion from the heat
31. Supports Colon Health Okra is full of dietary fiber, which
is essential for colon health and digestive health as a whole. The
fiber Okra provides helps to clean out the gastrointestinal system,
allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency.
Additionally, the vitamin A contributes to healthy mucous
membranes, helping the digestive tract to operate
appropriately.
32. Treat diarrhea Okra juice used to treat diarrhea with fever
and related abdominal pains
33. Treats Genital Disorders: Okra treats genital issue like
syphilis, extreme menstrual bleeding, leucorrhoea, dysuria,
gonorrhea and increments sexual potency
34. Treat urinary problems Decoction of okra leaves, fruits and
leaves are used to treat urinary problems, such as painful
urination and other genitourinary problems including gonorrhea and
syphilis.
35. Ulcers reducers : it neutralize acids and speeds up the
healing of peptic ulcers by providing a temporary protective
coating for the digestive tract.
36. Vision Booster: Okra contains a very high content of
vitamin A, as well as antioxidant components like beta carotenes,
xanthenes, and lutein. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that
destroy or neutralize free radicals, which are the dangerous
byproducts of cellular metabolism. Free radicals are responsible
for the degradation of the cells in the body, including those
responsible for vision. With high levels of okra in your diet, you
will have more protection for your sight, including macular
degeneration and cataracts.
37. Weight management Okra helps in weight management and it's
good for people on a weight loss or fitness journey. This is
because 100g of raw okra pods contains 30 calories and also has
lots of dietary fibers that gives you a feeling of fullness.