Okra, alias hairy eggplant, crocus bean, and coffee yellow sunflower, is native to India and widely grown in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and other countries. China's Fujian, Shandong, and Guangdong provinces also cultivate large areas. Its edible parts are preserved fruit, red and green, and its taste is crisp, juicy, smooth and greasy. Seeds can be squeezed and known as the king of vegetables. Japan calls it "green ginseng," and Americans call it "Plant Viagra" has extremely high economic use and food value. Okra cold, bitter, with kidney impotence, heat and dampness effect. The following Xiao Bian gave everyone a detailed introduction about the efficacy of okra and food precautions.
The nutritional composition of okra
Okra has high nutritional value and contains viscous protein, pectin, dietary fiber, arabinan, galactan, rhamnose, vitamin A/C, β-carotene and mineral elements calcium, iron, Zinc, selenium and so on. Each 100g of okra contained 7.6 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 8.3 grams of cellulose, 16910 micrograms of beta-carrot, vitamin C846 milligrams, vitamin A2818 micrograms, calcium 130 milligrams, zinc 1.65 milligrams, potassium 1443 milligrams, and iron 7.4 milligrams. 145 mg of magnesium and 3.01 g of selenium.
The effect and function of okra
Kidney impotence
Okra is known as the “vegetarian Viagra,†and the “Compendium of Materia Medica†records: “Okra, alias kidney herb, has the functions of skin care, stomach, liver protection and kidney strengthening.†The oglutin in okra has kidney The function of spermatozoa has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on prostate disease and kidney deficiency.
Fat-loss diet
Okra is a low-fat, low-calorie food with high moisture content, no cholesterol, and rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and other nutrients. It is the best choice for dieters.
Relieve constipation
Okra has a high cellulose content and swells in the gastrointestinal tract after eating, stimulates gastrointestinal motility, reduces the residence time of food residues in the intestine, and reduces laxativeness and constipation.
Beauty skin care
Okra is rich in vitamin A/C and soluble fiber. After eating, it has a health-care effect on the skin. It also removes free radicals in the body, delays cell aging, enhances skin elasticity, and reduces melanin pigmentation.
Hypoglycemic
The sticky protein and pectin in okra can slow down the body's absorption of sugar and reduce the body's demand for insulin, making it suitable for diabetics.
Anti-cancer anti-cancer
Okra contains minerals zinc and selenium, which have anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects. In addition, β-carotene in okra can scavenge free radicals in the body and has the function of improving immunity, preventing tumors, thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and anti-aging.
Strong bones
Okra is rich in calcium, comparable to fresh milk, and has higher calcium absorption than milk, making it suitable for vegetarians and allergies.
Protect eyesight
Okra contains vitamin A and beta-carotene, which can reduce eye fatigue, improve vision, and maintain normal visual function.
Dietary taboo for okra
Deficiency of the spleen and stomach or poor digestive function should not be eaten because okra is a cold food.
People with allergies are unfit for human consumption. Mucus proteins in okra and fine hairs on the epidermis are allergens.
Okra does not cut into sections for cooking. The loss of mucin loses its essence.
Okra high potassium content, renal disease patients should not be excessive consumption.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
medicinal extract,Pure loofah powder,blackberry juice powder
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