Okra The New (old) Super food?

flajocar
flajocar Posts: 37
in Food and Nutrition
I love Okra and just wanted to share some of its benefits with everyone.

Health Benefits of Okra

The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.
Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.
Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.
Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.
Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.
Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.
Okra is good for summer heat treatment.
Okra is good for constipation.
Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.
Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.
Okra is good for atherosclerosis.
Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.
Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.
Okra is good for preventing diabetes.
Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to eat okra.

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  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    bump
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    thank you for the info :)
  • pipsqueak12
    pipsqueak12 Posts: 31 Member
    Okra is a superfood? This is news to me.

    My mum would make this every saturday with ground rice or pounded yam (showing my roots there) :)
    Its weird how i would complain about it, because i did enjoy eating it despite the slippery texture.

    I think more people should definitely try it before dismissing it, especially knowing all of these benefits now!
    The only problem i could see is a difficulty preparing okra and finding complimentary ingredients. If anyone could suggests any id be so grateful
  • josyjozy
    josyjozy Posts: 117 Member
    The only okra I've had has been fried and it was good. Maybe I should try it minus the grease.
  • flajocar
    flajocar Posts: 37
    When I fry it i use coconut or olive oil and saute it over medium with some asparagus and chicken breast or chicken sausage. Add some garlic and it is awesome!
  • moechi
    moechi Posts: 18 Member
    love raw okra, always put it in my salad.

    Boiled one also tastes nice, just put in on your soup.
    :)
  • CRody44
    CRody44 Posts: 776 Member
    But it is slimy! Like when you have a bad cold.
  • shirin8
    shirin8 Posts: 51 Member
    Thank you for posting this...I have always loved okra! We prepare it on the skillet with olive oil, thyme and lemon juice--perfect!
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    Every other week a New "SUPER FOOD!" Let's just say, if it is Green, it's Super; Red, Yellow, Orange and Purple are "Great Foods!" and be done with it! Mumbling to Myself...nobody cares about the poor saps who can't eat some of this stuff because of diverticulosis or other ailments BUT are STILL HEALTHY, have Normal weight and all Health Markers are in Normal Range; take this Super Foods! :explode:
  • VeggieKidMandy
    VeggieKidMandy Posts: 575 Member
    omg now I have to eat this! At least just to get the health benefits, I myself am not a fan of it ...I hate it actually. But hey :) if its benefiting me why not.
  • zen82
    zen82 Posts: 81 Member
    It's nice in spiced scrambled eggs :)
  • kabirmasto
    kabirmasto Posts: 28
    Great, we eat it regularly in my house, Indian style bindi masala. Very delicious and now I know, nutritious!

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