1 tonifying kidney and strengthening yang
Okra is known as "plant Viagra", and its sticky protein has the function of tonifying kidney and producing sperm, and has the auxiliary treatment effect on kidney deficiency and prostatitis.
2. Promote digestion and increase appetite
The sticky substance of okra can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, accelerate the secretion of gastric juice and help digestion, which is very effective for people with loss of appetite.
3. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Gum of okra is rich in soluble fiber, which can reduce human cholesterol and blood lipid and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
4, detoxification, cancer prevention
The fiber substance of okra method is beneficial to human laxative and detoxification, and can also prevent gastrointestinal cancer.
Step 5 lose weight
Okra is a low-calorie food. Long-term consumption will not increase weight, but also reduce fat and weight. It is a good food for female friends who love beauty.
6, anti-oxidation, anti-aging
The content of flavonoids in okra is as high as 2.8%. Flavonoids are strong antioxidants, which can effectively scavenge oxygen free radicals in human body and prevent cell degeneration and aging.
7. Relieve fatigue
Modern life is busy and stressful, giving people great pressure. Regular consumption can eliminate fatigue and restore physical strength quickly.
8. Calcium supplementation
Abelmoschus esculentus contains about the same amount of calcium as milk, but its absorption is more than double that of calcium, so it is the most ideal food for supplementing calcium.
Efficacy and function of okra
Edible taboo
1, okra cold, spleen deficiency, stomach cold, indigestion people should not eat more, eating more will aggravate the condition.
2, allergic constitution is not suitable for eating, gumbo mucus and surface fluff can cause allergic reactions.
3, it is not suitable for cutting into several sections to cook, which will cause the loss of its essence.
4, not suitable for raw food, surface fluff will hurt the stomach.
5, it is not appropriate to eat more, everything is the same, just eat enough, don't overdo it, otherwise it will be counterproductive.