Okra Health Benefits

Okra is also known as lady's finger in some English spoken countries. It has two main types the green one and the red pigmentation one. It tastes crisp, juicy, smooth, unique fragrant, and love by many people.

It is originated from Africa, in early 20th century, it has been brought in to India, China and South East Asian countries, in recent years it has been really popular among Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and many Western countries. The okra oil is rank as high graded vegetable oil as its nutrients and fragrant is way more greater than sesame oil and peanut oil.

Okra is easily get aged and turn into yellowish, if it is expose to high temperature for just a while. It is prefer to store okra in refrigerator around 7-10 degree Celsius, and it can usually last for 10 days.

Health & Beauty Benefits of Okra

1. The sticky substance or mucus contains of pectin, polysaccharides, protein, calcium oxalate in okra can aid digestion, treat gastritis, gastric ulcer and rejuvenate liver, further boosting body's endurance.

2. It also contains rich iron, calcium and sugars which help anemia prevention, increase appetite and improve digestion.

3. The rich in Vitamin A helps in protecting retinal health, avoid cataracts and maintain a good vision.

4. It also rich in Vitamin C and soluble fiber which can prevent cardiovascular disease and improve immune system, as well as skin detox and lowering cholesterol levels.

5. Okra also has one unique function in promoting mens health as the sticky substances can stimulate male central nervous system and serve as organic remedy in maintaining male organ health. Also preventing fatigue and regain body strength.

Okra Recipe

Okra With Chili Garlic Dressing

Serving 2

Ingredients:

10 pieces of Fresh Okra

1 piece of Fresh Red Chili, seeded and chop into mince

5 cloves of Garlic, peeled and chop into mince

Some Salt, Sugar and Soy Sauce

Method:

1. Wash the okra, cut off the heads.

2. Put the okra into boiling hot water for 20-30 seconds, then remove from boiling water and soak into ice cold water for 10 seconds, then dry it. Cut through middle and stack up onto off a clear plate for later use.

3. Heat up a frying pan with some cooking oil, put in chili mince, garlic mince, salt and sugar, then stir fry until fragrant.

4. Pour the fragrant spices on top of the okra, then apply some soy sauce on it and serve.

Forever Young!