Okra, that is commonly known as Lady Finger by most people, looks like a finger and amazing nutrition that promotes natural health.
The below is a pot of Okra that my wife was preparing to use for green curry.
We can find many videos about the benefits of Lady finger and below is one of them.
Protect Our Eyes
It contains Carotenoids that can promote healthy vision. Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-zeaxanthin within Carotenoids of Lady Finger can protect our photoreceptor cells.
Raise Our Immunity
It has Vitamin C as well as anti-oxidant properties.
Improve Our Skin Condition
It can promote the growth as well as repair our skin cells. UV rays can be damaging to our skin and it can reduce the negative impact of UV rays to our skin.
Help With Weight Loss
With lower calories and high fiber, it is a good choice for those who are on a strict diet for weight loss.
For Pregnancy
The intake of folate rich food before and during pregnancy can prevent folic acid deficiency that can cause neural tube defects in babies.
Natural Laxative
People with constipation problem like my wife can get help by taking this as it has natural laxative effect with high soluble fiber as well as muciages.
Other benefits
- Health Heart
- Prevent Colon Cancer
- Lower Cholesterol
- Lower blood sugar and fat levels
- Contain Vitamin K that strengthens bones
- Alleviate asthma symptoms
- Kidney Disease Prevention
