Nutritionists suggest that we should include vegetables as our daily meal due to its vitamins and minerals that it could give to our body. Most of us go for the common vegetables like broccoli, carrots, beans and potatoes. But to think there are so many options like okra. Okra, also known as gumbo or lady’s fingers is known for its edible green fruits that it produces. Here are its amazing power! 1. Prevents Diabetes Okra has superior insoluble fiber, which is believed to help stabilize blood glucose by controlling the rate at which sugar is ingested. A person with diabetes may decrease his blood sugar levels by drinking the juice of the okra cut-up into pieces then soaked it overnight. 2. Prevents Birth Defect During Pregnancy This vegetable has plenty of health benefits especially to the unborn child if a woman is pregnant. It has vitamin C, which helps the proper absorption of iron, which is very important for the development of fetus. 3. Loaded with Nutrients Okr...
Wonders of becoming naturally fit!