The efficacy and function of okra

I think some people may be unfamiliar with okra and have never heard of it, while some people should be more familiar with it. Okra is a plant whose nutritional value is almost equivalent to that of ginseng. I think everyone knows ginseng. It is a food with high nutritional value. This also indirectly shows the extremely high nutritional value of okra. Okra is rich in vitamins, protein and other nutrients, and is loved by many people.

Okra not only has extremely high nutritional value in terms of food, it also has extremely high medicinal value. For people suffering from hyperlipidemia, okra is their best choice. Okra has a certain effect in treating hyperlipidemia. Now I will tell you in detail the effects and functions of okra.

The health value of okra

According to Chinese historical documents and recent reports from domestic and foreign media, okra has a wide range of health benefits, which are briefly described as follows:

4.1 Aid digestion and protect the stomach: The sticky substance in okra can promote gastrointestinal motility, which is beneficial to digestion and stomach;

4.2 Lowering blood lipids: The sticky substance of okra contains 50% soluble cellulose, which can effectively lower serum cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease;

4.3 Tolerance to hypoxia: can improve the ability to tolerate hypoxia;

4.4 Protect the liver: Okra’s pectin and polysaccharides have liver-protecting effects;

4.5 Prevent constipation and colon cancer: Okra's sticky substance contains 50% soluble cellulose, which is beneficial for laxative, detoxification and cancer prevention;

4.6 Calcium supplement: Okra not only contains calcium equivalent to fresh milk, but also has a calcium absorption rate of 50-60%, which is 1 times higher than milk, so it is an ideal calcium source;

4.7 Weight loss: Okra is a low-energy food and is a good weight loss food;

4.8 Delaying aging: The flavonoid content is 2.8%, which has antioxidant and anti-aging effects;

4.9 Aphrodisiac and anti-fatigue (as mentioned above);

4.10 Beauty and skin care: effective for both external and internal use.

After reading the above article, I believe you have a certain understanding of the effects and functions of okra. Those who knew it before should have a deeper understanding of okra now, and those who did not understand it at the beginning should understand it now, right? Okra is a food with high nutritional value, and there are many ways to eat it. It can be fried with other vegetables. It has a strong aroma and makes people very appetizing. It can even be eaten raw.