Okra
Okra is a flowering plant mostly found in East Africa and also you can find the plant in Middle East, Caribbean and some parts of South America.. It has a edible green seed pods. It is called Lady’s finger or Gumbo. This vegetable plant is very rich in minerals, vitamins, fibers and antioxidants.
Okra produces a very sticky and thick juice but of nutritional and medicinal value.
The following are the breakdown of the nutritional values of Okra in a 100grams.
1.5 g of sugar,1.9 g of protein, 7.5 g of carbohydrates,0.2 g of fat,3.2 g of fiber, 23 mg of vitamin C, 82 mg of calcium, 31.3 milligrams (mg) of vitamin K, 7 mg of sodium, 0.2 mg of thiamin,57 mg of magnesium.215 mg of vitamin B6, 36 mcg of vitamin A,60 micrograms (mcg) of foliate
Okra also contains other nutrients like copper, lectin, iron, niacin and many other which will help human body to function well.
BENEFITS OF OKRA WATER
Okra is water prepared by socking okra pods in water overnight and produces a sticky, thick juice which is very rich in a lot of nutrients. The following are some for the benefits of Okra water.
- Support Blood Sugar Control
Okra encompasses like polyphenols and fiber compounds that assist to curb blood sugars levels. This means people with diabetes are encouraged to take Okra water or products to help them control sugars. Also Okra reduces the risk for people to develop diabetes if they take Okra as vegetable in their meals.
2. It boosts immune system
Okra is very in vitamin C. This compound strengthen immune system thus recommended for people with conditions that suppresses immune systems.
3. Enhances vision
The Okra vegetable is very rich with Vitamin A. This compound is very essential for good vision. And regular intake will reduce age related eye problems.
4. Anti-inflammatory properties
Okra contains anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce inflammation and any chronic diseases for example hearth disease or Arthritis.
5. It increases libido for both men and women
Okra is another great natural vegetable that can help your sexual health. It is high in a number of vitamins and also a great source of zinc. As you know zinc deficiency is one of the major sources of erectile problems. Its high vitamin content also helps counter exhaustion and revitalizes sexual vigor.
Mens sexual health
okra is great for improving sexual health. You can stir fry some okra in butter or you can have the root powder of it with a glass of milk and honey. This will help you with your erections as well as give you sexual stamina.
Women’s Sexual heath
Lady finger is also great for female sexual health. Women who suffer from excessive bleedings during their menstrual cycles or endometriosis can use it for their benefit. Cut few pieces of Okra Pods; put them in a glass of water overnight and drink that water before eating anything for few weeks and you will see the results. Drinking this for a few weeks will help reduce the bleeding during the cycle and also help in other matters of sexual health.
