Blessings of Okra for Your Body

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One cup of okra supplies 67 percent of the daily value of vitamin K, important for heart health and cognitive function. You’ll also get about a third of the daily value of vitamin C, which is important for immune support, and nearly a quarter of the daily magnesium, a key mineral that assists in energy production and a host of other essential functions.
The thing some people dislike about okra-the slime-is part of what makes it good for you, too. The gel-like substance is rich in soluble fiber, known for its potential to lower blood cholesterol and be fermented in the gut. This promotes the growth of healthy bacteria that helps break down food and synthesize vitamins. It also prevents bacteria that cause illnesses from getting a foothold, and bolster immunity. Fiber in general helps you stay full after a meal, and a cup of cooked okra has 5 grams of total fiber-nearly a fifth of the daily value. (The daily value is a measurement used on food labels and represents an average level of a nutrient someone eating 2,000 calories a day should consume.)
Okra might also help with blood sugar management and reduce the risk of certain cancers, but researchers say more data is needed in people to confirm these potential effects.
How to Use Okra
Okra is believed to have its origins in present-day Ethiopia or South Asia, and likely made its way to the United States through the transatlantic slave route. “As a South Asian/Central Asian dietitian, okra, or bhindi, is a regular in our diet,” says Shahzadi Devje, RD, owner of Desi~licious RD Inc in Toronto. “From bhindi masala to Kurkuri bhindi (crispy), aloo (potato) bhindi, and bamia (stew)-we relish them all.”