Okra

Okra(Lady’s Finger) is a nutritious food with many health benefits.

Okra is filled with vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, folic acid, fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and some vital phytonutrient.

Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient that contributes to your overall immune function.

 Vitamin K1 is a fat – soluble vitamin  that’s known for its role in blood clotting.

Okra is low in calories and carbs and contains some protein and fiber. Many fruits and vegetables lack protein  which makes okra something special.

The antioxidants in okra are polyphenols, including flavonoids and isoquercetin, as well as vitamins A and C helps in achieving a healthy youthful skin.

Polyphenols may improve heart health and benefit brain health by lowering your risk of blood clots and oxidative damage

Fiber present in this vegetable improve your digestion and also keep you satisfied for a long time, thus minimizing your food cravings.

Essential nutrients in this boosts your body’s metabolism and strengthens your  muscles.
Okra contains a thick gel-like substance called mucilage, which can bind to cholesterol during digestion, causing it to be excreted with stools rather than absorbed into your body.

Folate  (vitamin B9) in this may help pregnant women meet their daily needs. Folate is important for preventing neural tube defects.

Folate is also an essential nutrient which helps in preventing  cancer.

Okra may benefit pregnant women’s healthy heart  and control blood sugar.

Fiber present in this improving insulin sensitivity and also aids in controlling and maintaining blood sugar

Myricetin is a substance known to improve and increase sugar absorption by muscles .

Fibre in this lower the bad cholesterol level and promote good cholesterol .

 Fibers modify the production of bile juice in the intestines, thus, lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.

Magnesium in okra, helps in maintaining and regulating your blood pressure level in the body.

Protein called lectin ,which fights breast cancer and  suppresses cancer cell growth.

Dietary fibers present in okra aids in effective digestion and improve bowel movement.