The seeds of okra can be chosen to eat, but when eating needs to be carried out in moderation, so that when eating will not have any effect on the body

Eating method: can be stir-fried, boiled, cold, canned, soup and frozen processing, etc.

The okra has the following points of efficacy:

(1) Okra contains pectin, bovine lactuclease and so on. It is known as one of the best health care vegetables for human beings as it helps digestion, treats gastritis and gastric ulcer, and protects the skin and gastric mucosa.

(2) It contains iron, calcium and sugar and other nutrients, and has the effect of preventing anemia. It secretes mucin which has the effect of protecting the stomach wall and promotes the secretion of gastric juice, improves appetite and indigestion. It contains vitamin A, which is beneficial to retinal health and maintenance of eyesight.

(3) for young adults and athletes, okra can eliminate fatigue, rapid recovery of physical strength. At the same time okra young fruit contains a viscous liquid and arabinogalactan, galactogalactan, rhamnogalactan, protein, calcium oxalate, etc., often eaten to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, stomach and intestines.

(4) In addition, because okra is rich in zinc and selenium and other trace elements, can enhance the human body to prevent and fight cancer. Plus rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, not only has a health effect on the skin, and can make the skin whitening, tender.

The seeds of okra are similar in appearance to green beans, and the seeds contain a variety of nutrients, including high fat and protein content, but also contain more iron, potassium, calcium, manganese and other mineral elements. Okra is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as essential linolenic acid [6]. The seeds of okra are high in oil and protein, which can be utilized as a new type of oil and protein resource, and the seeds of okra contain about 20% oil, which can be extracted from okra seed oil.

The seeds of okra can be used as oil, but also in the following areas:

(1) Okra seed powder can be used as a substitute for aluminum salt in water purification.

(2) Mature okra seeds roasted and ground into a fine powder, its flavor is aromatic, brewing and dissolving fast, can be used as coffee additives or substitutes.

(3) Although it is currently used mainly as a spice, it can be considered as a stomachic substance, antispasmodic and nervine tranquilizer.

(4) Mature okra pod seeds are sometimes used as chicken feed [6].