Okro Health Benefit to the Body






Hey, have you been running away from eating Okro for no reason, here is good news for you. Okro, Okra or gumbo is popularly in Africa and south US, is known to be reach in vitamins C vitamins K and has the capacity to reduce heart dieses and cholesterol, Okro also can also help those that wish or want to reduce their weight's and it has or reach in It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, and fiber.
 Lectin in Okro
Okro contains Lectin a type of protein that is found in beans, peanuts, and grains. Lectin from okra was used in a study to treat human breast cancer cells. The treatment reduced cancer cell growth by 63 percent and killed 72 percent of the human cancer cells. More studies need to be done to see if okra has an effect on cancer in humans.

Healthy Pregnancy and Fertility






In Okro is found a good amount of folates which is said to be important in a pre-conception diet as it “decreases the incidence of neural tube defects in offspring“. Likewise, eating more folates during the pregnancy helps support a healthy mom and baby living against
International Values of Okro
Okro is considered as one of the more important crop in many countries, because of its nutritional value, and because most parts of the plant are important and can be used, including the fresh leaves, buds, flowers, pods, stems, and seeds.

33 CALORIES
1.93 G OF PROTEIN
0.19 G OF FAT
7.45 G OF CARBOHYDRATE
3.2 G OF FIBER
1.48 G OF SUGAR
31.3 MILLIGRAMS (MG) OF VITAMIN K
299 MG OF POTASSIUM
7 MG OF SODIUM
23 MG OF VITAMIN C
0.2 MG OF THIAMIN
57 MG OF MAGNESIUM
82 MG OF CALCIUM
0.215 MG OF VITAMIN B6
60 MICROGRAMS (MCG) OF FOLATE
36 MCG OF VITAMIN A



Prevents of Diabetes and Sugar Level

Okro also contains some fibre and Eugenol while Eugenol helps in fighting against diabetes, Fibre also helps stabilizing the blood sugar level by delaying sugar absorption from the intestines.

Improves Hair Problems: –

benefit of okra on hair







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. It can also get rid of lice. By washing it off after 10 minutes, your hair will feel stronger and have more glows to it.

Benefit of Okro/Okra


* OKRA HELPS CURE DIABETES
* OKRA PROMOTES COLON HEALTH
* OKRA BOOSTS DIGESTION
* OKRA RELIEVES COUGH
* OKRA IMPROVES EYESIGHT (VISION)
* OKRA HELPS TO CURE AND PREVENT CONSTIPATION

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.

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.