Al-Marsad newspaper: Okra is a common vegetable in the eastern Mediterranean.
And about the benefits of okra:
1. Contribute to reducing the risk of cancer: Okra contains a protein called lectin, and this type of protein helps in resisting the growth of cancer cells, especially when it comes to breast cancer.
2. Promote the health of the circulatory system: Okra is rich in fiber, and it has been found that eating foods rich in fiber may help reduce the level of harmful cholesterol in the body and reduce its levels, and diets rich in fiber in general help reduce the chances of heart disease, strokes and obesity.
3. Increased energy levels: Eating okra helps improve energy levels and reduce fatigue and tiredness. This is because eating vegetables that generally contain seeds, such as okra, may help relieve fatigue.
4. Improving the health of the digestive system: The dietary fiber in okra helps to resist constipation and improve digestion, and fiber may help reduce the chances of colon and anal cancers, and the sticky texture of okra contributes a lot to treating the mucous membranes of the digestive system from various injuries.
5. Resisting osteoporosis: Food rich in vitamin K is ideal for strengthening bones and improving their health, as vitamin K in okra helps improve the health of calcium absorption, which is necessary to strengthen bones.
6. Regulating blood sugar levels: It contributes to the treatment of diabetes, as it is able to control blood sugar levels, but it is worth noting that this research is still in its infancy, according to the Web Medicine website.
7. Promoting the health of pregnant and lactating women: Folic acid is especially important for the health of the pregnant woman, the fetus and the health of the lactating woman after childbirth, so adequate intake of folic acid is very important, and every 100 grams of okra provides approximately 60 micrograms of folic acid.
8. Relieve stress: The micro-seeds found in okra have been found to contain substances that may help relieve depression and reduce stress in the long run when you start consuming okra regularly.