Health Benefits of Okra (Lady Finger)



Health Benefits of Okra (Lady Finger)

Okra is often called Lady Finger and it is known as “Bhindi” in our India. It contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has unique features like those that peach has fuzz on outside and okra also has small seeds inside. There are so many health benefits of okra.
It is in green in color and its shape is like a finger that is why it is called as Ladyfinger also. It’s a famous cuisine in India and many people loved it. It can be cooked in various styles.

Nutrition value of Okra:

  • 1.93 grams of protein
  • 0.19 grams of fat
  • 7.45 grams of carbohydrate
  • 33 calories
  • 1.48 grams of sugar
  • 3.2 grams of fiber
  • 7 milligrams of sodium
  • 31.3 milligrams of vitamin K
  • 299 milligrams of potassium
  • 0.2 milligrams of thiamin
  • 23 milligrams of vitamin C
  • 82 milligrams of calcium
  • 57 milligrams of magnesium
  • 60 micrograms of folate
  • 0.215 milligrams of vitamin B6
  • 36 micrograms of vitamin A

Here are some health benefits of Okra:

Okra helps you in heart disease:

Okra has soluble fiber pectin and pectin lowers bad cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis. It also eliminates clots.

Okra helps you in weight loss:

Okra has low-calorie content and that is what it makes a perfect food for weight loss. It is rich in fiber that can keep you full and it has minimal calories.

Okra can help you treat anemia:

It has folate, iron, and vitamin K and these 3 nutrients can treat anemia and also help you avoid anemia.

Okra can improve your eyesight:

As okra contains beta-carotene and vitamin A that helps in the improvement of eyesight.

Okra improves your digestion:

Okra has fiber content and this content can help you in better digestion and also regularize your bowels. People who are suffering from constipation should consume okra regularly.

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