Okra, also known as croissant, coffee Huang Kui and eggplant, has become a hot pursuit of high-grade nutritious and health-care vegetables, which is popular all over the world. Its edible part is fruit pod, which is divided into green and red. It is crisp, tender and juicy, smooth and not greasy, and has a unique fragrance, which is favored by the people. Originated in Africa, it was introduced to China by India in the early 20th century. In recent years, it has become a popular vegetable in Japan, Taiwan Province, Hongkong and western countries. In many African countries, it has become the first choice for athletes to eat, and it is also a health food for the elderly. Seeds can be used to extract oil. Okra oil is a high-grade vegetable oil, and its nutritional components and fragrance far exceed sesame oil and peanut oil.
Nutritional analysis of okra;
Okra contains pectin, milk polysaccharide and so on, which has the effects of helping digestion, treating gastritis and gastric ulcer, and protecting skin and gastric mucosa. It is known as one of the best health-care vegetables for human beings.
It contains various nutrients such as iron, calcium and sugar, and has the effect of preventing anemia. The mucin secreted by it can protect the stomach wall, promote the secretion of gastric juice, increase appetite and improve indigestion. Contains vitamin A, which is beneficial to retina health and vision maintenance.
For young adults and athletes, okra can eliminate fatigue and quickly restore physical strength. At the same time, the tender fruit of okra contains a viscous liquid, arabinan, galactan, rhamnan, protein, calcium oxalate, etc., which can help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, strengthen the stomach and regulate the intestine.
Okra contains special ingredients with medicinal effects, which can strengthen kidney and tonify deficiency, and has an auxiliary treatment effect on male organic diseases. It is a suitable nutritious and health-care vegetable and enjoys the reputation of "plant Viagra".
In addition, because okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, it can enhance the human body's cancer prevention. In addition, it is 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.
Supplementary information of okra:
At a high temperature, okra rapidly aged, yellowed and rotted due to its rapid respiration. It is best to store in the environment of 7℃ ~ 10℃, and the storage period is about10 days. Do not sprinkle clean crushed ice directly on the fruit, otherwise it will produce water damage spots. After buying okra, you should prevent scratches, otherwise it will turn black after a few hours of scratches.
Okra is suitable for people:
It can be eaten by the general population.
1. Suitable for gastritis, cancer, gastric ulcer, anemia and dyspepsia, especially for young adults, athletes, skin care ladies and men.
2. However, okra is a vegetable with a cold taste. People with gastrointestinal deficiency, poor function and frequent diarrhea should not eat more.
Okra practice guide:
Okra can be cold-mixed, stir-fried, fried, stewed, and made into salads and soups. Before cold-mixed and stir-fried, it must be boiled in boiling water for three to five minutes to remove astringency.