1, the efficacy and function of okra: Okra is known as "plant viagra", which contains special ingredients with medicinal effects, can tonify kidney and deficiency, and has an auxiliary treatment effect on male organic diseases. It is a suitable nutritious and healthy vegetable. Okra is a low-calorie plant, but it is rich in nutrients such as protein and calcium, and it is a very suitable food for losing weight. The tender fruit of okra contains viscous liquid, arabinan, galactan, rhamnose, protein and calcium oxalate. Therefore, for young adults and athletes, regular consumption can eliminate fatigue and quickly restore physical strength. Of course, this has this effect on everyone. Similar to the effect of drinking red bull, but healthier than red bull, unlike red bull teenagers, it is not advisable to drink more. The fresh and tender fruit of okra contains viscous liquid substances, including pectin, mucopolysaccharide and other polysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharide can enhance the body's resistance, maintain the smoothness of articular membrane and serosa in human joint cavity, reduce the accumulation of lipid substances in arterial wall and avoid the atrophy of liver and kidney connective tissue. The nutritional content of calcium in okra is also very high, which is higher than milk, and can also be used to supplement calcium. Gum of okra contains water-soluble pectin and mucin, which can relieve the absorption of sugar, reduce the demand for insulin, inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, improve blood lipid and eliminate toxins. In addition, the carotenoids rich in okra can maintain the normal secretion and function of human insulin to balance blood sugar. Okra contains iron, calcium, sugar and other nutrients, which can prevent anemia. Okra is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has health care effect on the skin, but also makes the skin white, tender and shiny. At the same time, carotenoids and β -carotene in okra can protect the skin and reduce the damage of human free radicals. Okra can help us to resist aging and prevent cancer. Does okra contain pectin, milk polysaccharide, etc. Can help digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcer, and protect skin and gastric mucosa. In addition, after okra is absorbed by human body, mucin secreted can protect the stomach wall, promote the secretion of gastric juice, increase appetite and improve the symptoms of indigestion.

2. Taboo: Okra is a cold vegetable. People with gastrointestinal deficiency, poor function and frequent diarrhea should not eat more. Okra contains more potassium, so patients with kidney disease should use it less, not too much, and it is best to scald it before eating. Don't cook or hold okra in copper or iron utensils, or it will change color quickly. Although it is harmless to human body, its taste will be discounted and it is not beautiful. Okra tends to turn black and dry at room temperature, so it needs to be wrapped in white newspaper for refrigeration.