6 Health Benefits Of Okra



Okra is commonly known as lady’s finger and it is eaten in salads, stir-fries and stews. According to Ayurvedic treatment India, okra is a powerhouse of nutrients. Okra has many medicinal uses. The top health benefits of okra are

1.    Powerhouse of nutrients
Okra or lady’s finger is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. It also contains the essential nutrients such as fibre, calcium, zinc, protein, amino acids, proteins, folic acid, flavonoids and iron.

2.    Manage Diabetes
Okra helps to stabilize blood sugar levels by reducing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract. The peel and seed of okra can lower blood glucose levels. Okra helps to prevent the intestinal breakdown of carbohydrates to glucose by inhibiting the enzyme alpha-glycosidase.

 3.    Stabilizes cholesterol levels
The mucilage present in Okra helps to counter cholesterol and reduce its level in the blood. It also helps to lower the toxin levels in the liver. It supports cholesterol degradation and inhibits the production of fat in the body.

4.    Helps constipation, bloating and gas
The higher percentage of water and bulky fibre in okra helps to prevent constipation, gas and bloating. Okra is a good home remedy for constipation. The fibre of okra has many health benefits such as maintaining the health of the gastrointestinal tract, feeding the good bacteria etc.

5.    Boost immunity
The abundance of antioxidants in okra helps to fight free radicals, which are known to destroy body cells. Okra is rich in Vitamin A and C, these vitamins encourage the production of white blood cells and thus improve the immune system.

6.      Good for eyes
According to Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala, okra improves eyesight. Okra pods are rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, both are great nourishment for good eyesight.

The other top health benefits of okra include helps to strengthen bones, prevents excessive bleeding and good for liver health. Ayurveda suggests lady’s finger for its medicinal properties. 

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