THE BENEFITS OF EATING OKRA

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Today I will be educating you guys on how important👌 it is, for you to be eating Okra. Make sure you pay attention well well because after this lectures, you will value the need of cooking Okra soup daily in your house as it offers numerous benefits.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING OKRA👩‍🔬

Here are the impressive benefits of deceptively simple looking okra.

1.  FIGHT CANCER.

Antioxidants are natural compounds that help your body fight off molecules called free radicals that can damage cells. Free radicals are most well known for causing oxidation damage, which can eventually lead to cancer. 

Okra contains antioxidants called polyphenols, including vitamins A and C. It also contains a protein called lectin which may inhibit cancer cell growth in humans. Studies using concentrated compounds from okra showed they inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells by up to 63%.

2. HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS.

Foods that are high in fiber, such as okra, take longer to digest than foods that are low in fiber. As a result, they stay in your stomach for longer, making you feel fuller for longer. This means you will be less likely to experience hunger pangs or snack cravings in between meals.

3.  BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.

Okra has a high fiber content, which can aid in the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiome is necessary for a robust immune system.

Okra is also high in vitamin C, which helps the body produce white blood cells to fight infections, and high in antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which help to protect cells from damage and support the immune system.

4.  STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL.

Because okra contains soluble fiber, which slows the absorption of sugar from your intestines, it helps to prevent blood sugar spikes and promotes more stable blood sugar level . It also prevent diabetes.

5. GOOD FOR YOUR HAIR.

Okra is a great moisturizer for dry and itchy scalps, leaving hair soft, bouncy, and shiny.

6. GOOD FOR SKIN.

Vitamin C, which is present in okra, helps in tissue repair and preserves the appearance of young skin. This, in turn, helps to keep your skin younger and more vibrant.

7. ENHANCE BRAIN HEALTH.

Okra has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat anti-neuroinflammatory diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, which are mediated by microglial cells.

8. PROMOTE  EYE HEALTH.

Okra is high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, both of which are antioxidants that can help prevent age-related vision problems like Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.

The presence of vitamins A and C in okra also helps to support healthy tissues in the eyes and mucous membranes, protecting against health problems associated with eye infections.

9. GREAT FOR DIGESTION.

Okra is high in soluble fiber which is essential for maintaining healthy digestion. Fiber helps to bulk up your stool and promote waste movement through your intestines. This can help prevent constipation and other digestive issues like bloating and gas.                                                                 Furthermore, okra has a gastroprotective effect against ethanol and may help to prevent gastric ulcer

10. PRENATAL SUPPORT.

One cup of okra has 15% of the daily value of folate, a helpful nutrient for pregnant women. Folate helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which can affect the brain and spine of developing fetuses.


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