Research has shown that the extracts from okra have the ability to bind cholic acid, reduce the reabsorption of cholic acid back into the blood, promote the decomposition and conversion of cholesterol in the body into cholic acid, thereby reducing blood lipid levels and protecting the body. liver. Okra can eliminate fatigue and restore physical strength. It is the first choice of athletes. Later it was also widely spread as "plant Viagra" and has aphrodisiac properties. However, there is no professional authoritative evidence so far, and it is impossible to find what exactly okra is on the Internet. Although okra has high nutritional value, few people like to eat it as much as other health-preserving ingredients. First of all, what can I say about the taste of okra? It’s a bit strange. If you chew it slowly, there will be a faint green flavor. The most important thing is that okra is very sticky.

Clean the okra, boil a pot of water with a little oil, pour the okra in and simmer it. After two minutes, drain into cold water and set aside. Okra is good when fried, but it tastes even better if it is cooked cold. Cut the okra into strips, then put them in boiling hot water. Don't blanch them too much. Take them out and put them in cold water to make them crispier. Then add fungus, dried shrimps, and taste. Compared with other vegetables, okra contains more soluble dietary fiber (about 4), which helps with weight loss and defecation. Because our human body lacks the enzymes to decompose and absorb these dietary fibers, when we eat okra, this part of the substance is eaten. The tender fruit of okra is rich in nutrients, contains a large amount of sticky juice, and is rich in protein, vitamins, and pectin. , polysaccharides, dietary fiber and nutrients such as calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and manganese. Known as the King of Vegetables.

When selecting okra, you can pull the tail of the okra with your hands. If it feels hard and has no elasticity, it means that the okra is too mature and old. It feels very soft and elastic, which means that many people make myths about the nutritional value of okra. For example, eating okra regularly can help Yang and improve sexual function. In fact, okra does not have this effect. The nutritional value contained in okra is The ingredients for yang function are not high, such as vitamin A and zinc.