In addition, okra is low in fat and sugar, so it can be used as a diet food. Because it contains trace elements such as zinc and selenium, it can enhance the anti-cancer ability of human body; As for the special mucus of okra, its viscous glycoprotein is a mixture of polysaccharide and protein, which is composed of collagen and mucopolysaccharide. It has the functions of enhancing body resistance, protecting the lubrication of articular membrane and serosa in human joint cavity, maintaining the lubrication of digestive tract and respiratory tract, promoting cholesterol excretion, reducing lipid deposition on arterial wall, maintaining arterial elasticity, and preventing connective tissue atrophy of liver and kidney and collagen diseases.
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Can be used as daily vegetables, fried, boiled, cold, canned, soup and quick-frozen processing. Sticky substances in young fruits can help digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcer, protect the liver and enhance human endurance. Flowers, seeds and roots have curative effects on malignant sores, carbuncle and furuncle, and have certain anti-cancer effects. Seeds can be extracted from oil, protein or used as a substitute for coffee. In addition, dried flowers can be developed into health care scented tea; The tender pod extract can be packed into soft (or hard) capsules, which is a good product of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang in plants at present. Mature seeds can be developed into the main ingredients or ingredients of many nutritious foods, especially as coffee substitutes, milk powder companions and milk powder ingredients.
People's Network-Efficacy and Function of Okra It is the healthiest way to eat Okra.