HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING RAW OKRO...

01) Prevents Colon Cancer: -
By cleaning out the intestinal tract, Okro is able to improve colon
health by allowing the organ to work at a higher rate of efficiency
and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
02) Prevents Diabetes: -
The presence of Eugenol in Okra helps fight against diabetes. The
fibre also helps stabilize blood sugar level by delaying sugar
absorption from the intestines.
03) Prevents Constipation: -
Okra is one of the best vegetable sources of dietary fibre essential
for the digestive system. Dietary fibres in okra help prevent and
relieve constipation. The soluble fibre in okra absorbs water and
adds bulk to the stool thus preventing constipation.
04) Prevents Anaemia: -
The iron content of okra forms haemoglobin in the blood and
prevents anaemia. Vitamin K helps in blood coagulation.
05) Aids Weight Loss: -

The dietary fibres contained in this vegetable helps people who are
on weight loss programs. Okro has a very low caloric value so it is
a great addition when losing weight.
06) Improves Heart Health: -
The soluble fibre in okra helps to lower serum cholesterol and thus
reduces the risk of heart disease. Eating okra is an effective way to
control the body's cholesterol level. Okra is also high in pectin that
helps in lowering high blood cholesterol by altering the production
of bile in the intestines.
07) Improves Hair Problems: -
Okra can help you get healthy hair and be free from dandruff. For
bouncy hair, boil water with horizontally cut okra, strain on cooling,
squeeze half a lemon and use as a hair rinse. Experts say that it
can even get rid of lice too.
08) Improves Immunity: -
The high Vitamin C content in okro helps fight cold and cough by
encouraging a healthy immune system. The Vitamin C and many
essential minerals like magnesium, manganese, calcium and iron
in okra also fight against harmful free radicals and therefore
promote an overall healthy immune system.
09) Improves Eyesight: -
Vitamin A and beta carotene found in okro are essential nutrients
for maintaining good eyesight. In addition, these essential nutrients
also help prevent eye related diseases such as cataracts. The
Vitamin A promotes good eye health and protects against age
related eye disorders.
10) Contributes to a Healthy Pregnancy: -
The high amount of folate contained in the okra is beneficial for the
foetus during pregnancy. Folate is an essential nutrient which
improves the development of the foetus' brain. The high amount of
folic acid in okra plays an important role in the neural tube
formation of the foetus from the fourth to the twelfth week of
pregnancy.

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