The edible part of okra is pod, which is divided into green and red. Crisp, tender and juicy, smooth but not greasy, with unique flavor. Okra is rich in vitamins. Pay attention to pregnant women need a reasonable diet and rich nutrition, and don't be picky about food.
Although pregnant women can eat okra, there are many places worthy of attention. Because okra is cold, pregnant women are prone to diarrhea or loose stool, so it is best not to eat more. Pregnant women with poor gastrointestinal function are likely to cause diarrhea if they overeat. Okra is easy to scratch, and it will turn black soon after scratching. When picking or storing, it should be taken and placed separately and cannot be squeezed. It's best to wrap it in a fresh-keeping bag before putting it in the refrigerator.
2 The benefits of eating okra for pregnant women Okra is a very nutritious vegetable. Pregnant women should pay attention to scientific diet, and it is beneficial to eat some okra in moderation. The tender fruit of okra contains viscous liquid, arabinan, galactan, rhamnose and protein. Pregnant women often eat it to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver and strengthen the stomach. Okra is also rich in calcium. And its oxalic acid content is low, so the absorption and utilization rate of calcium is higher, which is better than milk. It is a good source of calcium for pregnant women and developing children. Okra contains iron, calcium, sugar and other nutrients, which can prevent anemia. It contains vitamin A and beta-carotene, which is beneficial to retina health and vision maintenance. Pectin, polysaccharide and SOD in okra have the functions of protecting skin, increasing skin elasticity, delaying aging and removing skin brown spots. It is also rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health care effect on the skin, but also makes the skin white and tender.
3 how to eat okra? Okra itself has a smooth taste and can be eaten raw directly. But in daily gatherings with friends or a little time, you can match your favorite sauce, which is generally the most convenient and delicious, that is, soy sauce with mustard, which is the best edible companion of okra and has a fresh and first-class taste.
Cold salad can be made according to your own taste. Okra is soft, similar to loofah, but it is very suitable for cold salad. Just add basic seasoning, vinegar and pepper for decoration, and the taste is excellent.
Gumbo is often used to make thick soup or stew. Because okra has a certain consistency, this mucus can also increase the concentration of dishes, and the soup tastes delicious.
Seasoned okra is also often dried and crushed into powder as seasoning, which can provide flavor and increase viscosity and color. It also provides a lot of vitamins, dietary fiber, energy and minerals. In addition, because the flavor of okra is similar to eggplant, it is used to replace eggplant in many recipes.