28 Surprising Benefits of Okra ‘Lady’s Fingers’

Okra is rich in a plethora of vitamins like vitamin K, C, A, E, B6 and B9. In addition to this, it has a high content of fibre, calcium, magnesium, and potassium that provides great health benefits to the human body.

Benefits of Okra:

1. Works against cancers.

2. Relaxes blood vessels and arteries.

3. Works against high blood pressure.

4. Controls/cures diabetes.

5. Good source of probiotics.

6. Works against asthma.

7. Aids in improving digestion/combats constipation.

8. Protects eyes against cataract and macular degeneration.

9. Aids in weight loss.

10. Helps control hunger as it's full of soluble fibre that makes you feel full so quickly.

11. Stabilises cholesterol levels.

12. Prevents neural tube defects in pregnancy.

13. Keeps one from getting tired. Seeds delay fatigue.

14. Maintains a beautiful skin.

15. Applied as facemask for a smooth and radiant look.

16. Use as a good hair treatment.

17. Protects face and body against pimples.

18. Helps in healing ulcers and acid reflux.

19. Protects heart against clotting and atherosclerosis.

20. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles on face.

21. Reduces the appearance of scars.

22. Strengthens immunity.

23. Improves eyesight.

24. Prevents liver disorders.

25. Kills breast cancers.

26. Works against Alzheimer’s disease.

27. Helps to fortify bones.

28. Works against gastritis - blocks active sites of h pylori, the bacteria believed to cause ulcers.

If you haven't been eating Okra, then, rethink!

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