Okra or “lady’s finger” is a very popular vegetable originating from North- East of Africa. The plant is cultivated with the help of the tropical and warm temperature regions around the world.
Moreover, this plant is highly nutritious since it contains 30 calories, 21 milligrams of vitamin C, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 7.6 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 80 micrograms of folate, and 60 milligrams of magnesium.
Whether you consume okra boiled, stewed, fried, or even in pickled form, you can reap the health benefits of this green vegetable any time of the year.
OKRA HEALTH BENEFITS:
-lowers cholesterol
-suitable for diabetics
-strengthens the immune system
-prevents kidney diseases
-helps with asthma symptoms
-lowers the amount of glucose absorbed from food
Here’s one simple recipe on how you can implement okra in your life, and reap the remarkable healing proportions of this plant.
OKRA WATER RECIPE:
Ingredient:
-2 fresh okras
Instructions:
-Cut the heads and tails and then put 2 to 3 pieces in a glass of water. Leave them overnight, and in the morning, half an hour before your breakfast, drink the whole glass.
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