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It is a tasty, tender vegetable, which is known in our country as edible hibiscus.
Okra is believed to come mainly from West Africa or Ethiopia, although others believe it originated in South Asia.
Okra (or okro), known in many English-speaking countries as lady finger or ochro, is a flowering plant of the spleen family.
It is prized for its edible green seed pods. The plant is grown in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. The plant and its teats are also known as "women's fingers". In India, it is known as vendakkai (alternative bendakkai) and bhindi. It is also known by other names such as nkruma (Twi, Fante), betri or fetri (Ewe), engmomi (Ga), ila (Yoruba) and gombo (Bantu / French-speaking Africa / Congo).
Okra is prepared separately as whole teats, sliced or grated. When grated, the resulting food has a slimy texture. It is also cooked with vegetables and meat other than goulash. In the rest of West Africa, okra goulash (or okro goulash) and its variants are called gombo sauce, fetri dessi (Togo), mana rozi, dome sauce (Ivory Coast), or encore soupou kandja (Senegal).
In other parts of the world, such as the Middle East, ocher goulash, such as bamya, is made by roasting whole ocher teats in tomato sauce. Inspired by this vegetarian dish, you can also try preparing a Ghanaian goulash goulash with whole okra pods, which is served on a bed of quinoa or stewed millet as a protein dish.
Ocher fruits look like small green peppers that are 5 to 10 inches long. The fruits are harvested a few days after flowering and have a strong taste.
Okra is full of vitamins and minerals
It is a low-calorie vegetable that can be very beneficial for our body. It does not contain saturated fats, cholesterol, but on the contrary, it is a rich source of fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, B6, vitamin C and K. Okra has very beneficial effects on the digestive tract and is also suitable for reduction diets. A natural cure for diabetes is also said to be from ocher.
In addition, okra contains a number of antioxidants that remove harmful free radicals. The main antioxidants are polyphenols, including flavonoids and isoquercetin. Research shows that eating a diet high in polyphenols can improve heart health by reducing the risk of blood clots and oxidative damage. Polyphenols, in turn, benefit brain health because of their unique ability to penetrate the brain and protect it from inflammation.
Okra is a medicine for diabetes and kidney protection
A study by Karunya University in India found that seeds and bark of okra can stabilize blood glucose levels. Okra gradually lowered the blood glucose level in an experimental group of rabbits over a period of ten days, and the results were comparable to those of metformin. Regular consumption of ocher can also help prevent kidney disease.
Okra will drive away depression
Okra became famous rather than a crop created for diabetics, its ability to support a good mood has only recently been confirmed. The great mood is hidden in the seeds of ocher. For a person weighing 75 kg, the recommended daily dose is 560 g, which is definitely not enough. Recently, lecithin was discovered in the seeds of ocher, which is said to be able to destroy up to 72% of breast cancer-causing cells in vitro. Pectin, which is found under the skin, can destroy up to 75% of malignant cells in the laboratory.
Okra detoxifies
Okra is a great detoxifier and supports your immunity. It also prevents the development of anemia, thanks to the content of iron, folic acid and vitamin K. It helps in the formation of hemoglobin and protects you against anemia. Alkaline mucilaginous ingredients neutralize acids and provide a protective "coating" to the digestive tract. It protects you from stomach ulcers. Okra also helps with potency and against genital disorders or excessive menstrual bleeding.
Okra for strong bones and for the treatment of asthma
Okra is rich in vitamin K, which helps restore bone density, strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and enough vitamin C, which prevents the development of asthma symptoms. Ocher decoction can also be used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia. Mucous decoction is a great remedy for flu and colds. Okra consumption is healthy and not very caloric. It also lowers cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.
Okra significantly improves digestion
These vegetables have the greatest benefit for our digestion. The mucilaginous fibers found in the ocher help with the movement of food in the digestive tract. The mucilaginous structure in food is reduced by acidic components, e.g. lemon juice. This means that bowel movements are more regular and gastrointestinal problems such as bloating, convulsions, constipation and flatulence are reduced. Okra also helps prevent diarrhea. Thanks to the fiber that is in the plant, okra can help with excessive cholesterol in the blood.
Okra has a positive effect on our eyesight
Okra has a very high content of vitamin A. Other antioxidant components, such as beta carotenes, xanthine and lutein, also have a positive effect on our eyesight. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that destroy or neutralize free radicals - these are dangerous by-products of cellular metabolism. Free radicals are responsible for the degradation of cells in the body, including cells responsible for vision. Okra contains many antioxidants - so you can protect your eyes from macular degeneration.
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