It is recommended to eat 3-4 times a week, about 100 grams a day.
Benefits of eating okra:
Strengthening yang and nourishing the kidneys
Okra seeds and sticky substances have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence, and are beneficial to male organic diseases. It has an auxiliary therapeutic effect and is especially suitable for patients with prostate disease and kidney deficiency. It is a suitable nutritional and health-care vegetable and has the reputation of "plant Viagra". ?
Relieve aging?
Okra contains vitamin A, vitamin C, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and ketones, which are all antioxidant active substances , after consumption, it can effectively remove free radicals in the body and alleviate cell aging. It has the most obvious effect on the skin. It not only promotes the decomposition of pigments, enhances skin elasticity, but also has a good whitening effect.
Enhance vision
Okra has a high content of vitamin A, and it also contains many ingredients with much stronger antioxidant properties, such as vitamin C and ketones. Eating it can ensure Vitamin A is not used as an antioxidant, but can be fully transported to the retina of the body to promote the synthesis of rhodopsin, protect the retina, and enhance vision.
Prevent constipation?
Okra contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can absorb a large amount of water and swell in the gastrointestinal tract after consumption, enhance the humidity of food residues, and can also stimulate the gastrointestinal tract Peristaltic movement, reducing the residence time of feces in the gastrointestinal tract, and preventing constipation.
The mucus of hypoglycemic okra contains water-soluble pectin and mucin, which can slow down the absorption of sugar, reduce the body's demand for insulin, inhibit cholesterol absorption, improve blood lipids, and eliminate toxins; okra is rich in Carotenoids can maintain the normal secretion and action of insulin and balance blood sugar levels. ?
Lose weight?
Okra is rich in protein, calcium, and phosphorus. It has the unique advantages of high protein, high nutrition, low fat, low calories, and no cholesterol, making okra It is called a good product for losing weight and is very suitable for those who want to lose weight.