Okra helps dissolve blood fat

The benefits of okra are not only nutritious food that helps lower blood fat and cure constipation, but it also has wonderful uses to help improve male physiology and treat diabetes.

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Okra also has many other names such as okra, yellow cotton, corn or coffee grass, okra (UK), with the old scientific name called Hibicus enculentus L. (Albelmoschus enculentus Wight et Arn) belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is a plant originating from West Africa, has the ability to withstand heat and drought well, is grown in tropical or temperate regions, commonly found in the southern United States. In our country, okra is grown in many places but concentrated in the southern provinces.

This species is an annual or perennial plant, growing to 2.5 m tall. The leaves are about 10 - 20 cm long and broad, palmately lobed with 5 - 7 lobes. The flowers are 4 - 8 cm in diameter, with 5 white or yellow petals, often with red or purple spots at the base of each petal. The fruit is a capsule up to 20 cm long, containing many seeds.

The uses

A cup of raw okra contains up to 87.8 mg of folic acid. This is an essential nutrient for the body, especially for pregnant women, folic acid is extremely important because it helps prevent neural tube defects and other birth defects in the fetus.

For the digestive system, okra also has the effect of nourishing beneficial microorganisms in the intestines, has a laxative effect, supports patients with irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disorders. Therefore, a daily diet with okra will be very good for the body in general and the digestive system in particular. Mucus and fiber in okra help regulate blood sugar levels by regulating their absorption from the small intestine.

The fiber in okra is also a “bodyguard” of the digestive system. When entering the digestive system, okra will be fertile ground for beneficial bacteria, comparable to yogurt, helping to synthesize B vitamins. Fiber has the effect of absorbing water to form large blocks in the stool, thereby preventing constipation.

In particular, mucus has the effect of lubricating the intestinal system, preventing constipation and hemorrhoids, improving digestion for pregnant women. On the other hand, during pregnancy as well as after giving birth, many pregnant women experience hair loss, acne, and less smooth, rosy skin. If okra is included in the diet, it will help to prevent this disease. Because okra is considered a cosmetic that helps beautify the skin, smooth hair, keep the eyes youthful, and improve health thanks to the "small" body containing a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Okra - a refreshing summer dish

Okra also helps with postpartum weight loss because okra is rich in fiber, both soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber has many health benefits, including promoting postpartum weight loss; controlling blood sugar levels. Okra is low in calories, making it an ideal food for those who want to lose weight.

To get the maximum health benefits of okra, cook at low temperatures to minimize loss of mucilage. The protein and oil in okra seeds are considered a first-class protein and are rich in essential amino acids for the body such as tryptophan, which will help relax the mind and help you sleep well.

Some ways to use okra to treat diseases

Helps brighten eyes and beautify skin: okra contains a lot of vitamin A, which helps prevent eye and skin diseases, helps maintain good eyesight and gives the body a fresh, smooth skin.

Helps lower blood fat: Eating okra regularly helps control bad cholesterol in the body, because okra contains essential nutrients that help reduce blood cholesterol.

Prevent and treat constipation and stomach diseases: okra is rich in fiber, which helps prevent and treat constipation, hemorrhoids, stomach pain and improve digestion very effectively. In addition, the mucus contained in okra also has a laxative effect, relieves pain, and reduces ulcers in inflammation.

For green, shiny hair: Cut okra into small pieces, boil and let cool. Then, mix okra water with lemon juice and apply to hair as shampoo. After about 20 minutes, wash hair with clean water.

Helps prevent neural tube defects and other birth defects in the fetus: okra also contains a lot of folic acid which is essential for many functions of the body. Especially for pregnant women, folic acid is very important because this substance helps prevent neural tube defects and other birth defects in the fetus.

Helps improve physiology for men: a recent study shows that okra contains complex polysaccharide glucide and other nutrients, which help increase blood flow to the genital area, causing erections for men.

Treat urinary tract infection (symptoms of difficulty urinating): use thinly sliced ​​young okra to cook with meals.

Cure cough or sore throat: take okra leaves and roots, chop them and dry them. Boil 10-16g per day, take the water to drink or steep it to drink instead of tea or gargle.

Diabetes soup: ingredients include: 2 okra, 1/2 young breadfruit leaves, 5 guava shoots, 1 piece of soft tofu, enough salt. Cut okra into pieces, slice breadfruit leaves, wash young guava shoots, cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Put a pot of water on the stove and boil over high heat, add tofu and okra, about 2 minutes later add breadfruit leaves and guava shoots, season to taste, eat hot with rice.

Note;Because okra is cool, people who often have stomachaches, digestive disorders, or diarrhea should not eat okra. When preparing okra, it should be cooked at low, moderate temperatures to preserve nutrients.

According to SK&DS