Eating Raw Okra

[Dzana]

Health Benefits of Raw Okra.


•Okra is high in fiber. This fiber can help aid in stabilizing blood sugar levels in the body. It is thought to curb the rate at which the body absorbs sugar from the intestinal tract.

•Okra has an undeniably “slippery” film that may aid in detoxifying the liver, by binding to unwanted toxins, and carrying them out of the body.

•Because of Okras binding capabilities (and fiber content), it is thought to be helpful in reducing cholesterol.

•The combination of fiber, and the slippery, mucilage substance creates a powerful but gentle laxative. The fiber adds bulk to stools, and the slippery properties sooth the intestinal tract.

•Most laxatives can be extremely irritating to the intestinal tract. The fiber one finds in “bran” products is not only irritating, but actually pulls nutrients from the body. Bran can actually create deficiencies and cause constipation (this happens in much of the elderly population). While I am not saying that Okra cannot cause constipation in large amounts, because it is raw, and untreated (like bran), it contains plant enzymes, which aid in the digestion and cleansing process. Okra is also soothing, not irritating.

•Unlike bran products, Okra contains a great deal of naturally occurring nutrients. Okra is a good source of Vitamins A, and C, in addition to supplying healthy amounts of iron and calcium.

•This is what NutritionData.com has to say about it: Okra is “low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese.” Surprisingly, Okra is a whopping 2 grams of protein per cup. That is pretty impressive for a strange looking green pod. Read More: Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Okra, raw

•Okra facilitates in the proliferation of good bacteria, a.k.a. probiotics. For this reason, in addition to its detoxifying and laxative qualities, that it is wonderful for those concerned about Candida. It is also very low in sugar.

•Okra is an anti-inflammatory food. It can help with inflammatory problems (arthritis, asthma, skin problems, etc.), in conjunction with a healthy diet.

•Okra is very alkaline, which is helpful in maintaining a healthy immunity and a balanced internal pH.

[tcmgpt13]

Fancy that, they grow okra now in the UK now? In hothouses? Even in the US south this vegetable is not available fresh year round. Believe me, if it is imported from another country (at least in the US) it is not fit to eat, all brown around the outer portions of it, tough and tasteless, definitely beyond fresh. Not something I would want to blend into a drink or even cook. One thing to look for when buying okra is younger pods which are light green with no brown. The pods should bend a bit. The slightly older pods are made edible by rolling in corn meal and then frying. Not that this is necessarily good for you, but okra made this way is tasty as turned out by good Southern cooks. Mighty toothsome as it is said. Sometimes the older pods are past redemption for use in anything edible. I was trying not to bring up religion but alas it seems I failed in that last sentence.

[Dzana]

I know the place here in London where I always get good okra no browns round and I m happy with it...... but I agree with you so many markets sellers sell garbage..... oh by the way fruits and veggies go off quick lately ,......suppose it is worth looking around........ compare and pick up what suits you the best

quoting religious terms does not always mean LOVE of GOD lol ..........anyone can quote religious terms even non believers yet they get accused of spreading religious agendas .......... ah yes could not help myself but to add further comment ...........

No animal was injured in making this post

[sojii]

You can always qualify the word "redeeming" by prefacing with "socially", as in, "the current administration has no socially redeeming qualities". You'll note that I didn't mention which administration and so there is no political reference here, either.

I LOVE okra! The slimier, the better. I love chasing those little seeds around in my mouth! I'm totally serious. So glad to find out it's so healthy in so many ways.