What are the uses of okra

Okra, also known as lady's horn, is native to Africa. Our country introduced okra around the 20th century and it is widely planted in the southern region. Okra is rich in nutrients. Some people have measured and found that every 100 grams of okra fruit contains 4 mg of vitamin C and 1 mg of vitamin E. In addition, it contains rich carotene and selenium. It also contains a small amount of polysaccharides.

Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which are very helpful in enhancing the body's ability to prevent and fight cancer. Secondly, there is a sticky liquid substance in the young okra fruit. This mucus contains polysaccharides such as pectin and mucopolysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharides have the functions of enhancing the body's resistance, maintaining the smoothness of the synovial membrane and serous membrane in the human joint cavity, reducing the accumulation of lipid substances on the arterial wall, and preventing the atrophy of connective tissue in the liver and kidneys.

Finally, okra has a high water content and very little fat, with every 100 grams of tender okra fruit containing only 0.1 grams of fat. It is very suitable for ladies who want to lose weight. It is also rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which can make the skin whitening and tender.

Okra can be eaten cold, stir-fried, fried, stewed, and made into salads, soups, etc. It should be noted that okra must be blanched in boiling water for three to five minutes to remove the astringency before being eaten cold or stir-fried.

Okra has high nutritional and health value. Everyone knows that vitamin A can effectively protect the retina, ensure good eyesight, and prevent cataracts; vitamin C and soluble fiber can promote digestion and beauty. Moreover, the combination of the two has a certain mild protective effect on the skin and can replace some chemical skin care products; soluble fiber can also promote the excretion of organic matter in the body, reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body, and lower cholesterol levels.

Okra is a low-sugar, low-fat food, so people who are losing weight don't have to worry about gaining weight when eating it. Eating okra regularly can enhance the body's resistance, protect the synovial membrane of the joints, promote digestion, moisturize the respiratory tract, promote cholesterol metabolism in the body, prevent the accumulation of ester substances in the arterial walls, and thus prevent arteriosclerosis.