What is the mucus in okra? It is easy to mistake it for some kind of "colloid". After all, it's sticky, but it's actually just some polysaccharide compounds, which are simply what we often call "soluble dietary fiber".
Although these mucilages look a bit like glue, we don't effectively digest and absorb the enzymes and other substances needed by them, so these mucilages in okra will not be digested and absorbed after eating, but will absorb water and expand, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and assist defecation. Moreover, these soluble fibers can slow down our absorption of fat and cholesterol to a certain extent, and can also prolong satiety, so for friends who want to lose weight, okra is a good choice among vegetables.
What is the function of gumbo mucus? Okra, also known as croissant, has been regarded as a high-grade nutritious and healthy vegetable in recent years. May to September is the production season of okra every year. Although many people are quite resistant to the external villi and internal mucus of okra, these mucus can adhere to the gastric mucosa to protect the gastric wall.
According to Compendium of Materia Medica, okra is a dietetic plant. Its mucus is rich in nutrients, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and protect the stomach wall, as the saying goes. Viscous substances contain 50% soluble cellulose, which will make you feel full and help you control your weight.
Nutritive value of okra, okra and pigeonpea, moisture content 9 1.2g, energy 25kcal, protein 1.8g, fat 0.2g, hydrophobic compound 6.2g, dietary fiber 1.8g, vitamin A20ug, carotene 238ug and thiamine 0.05mg Calcium 10 1 mg, phosphorus 4 1 mg, potassium 19 mg, sodium 8.7 mg, magnesium 38 mg, iron 0.2 mg, zinc 0.24 mg, selenium 0.54 μ g, copper 0.03 mg and manganese 0./kloc.
As can be seen from the above, the content of calcium in okra is particularly rich, which is about to catch up with the content of milk, but the absorption rate is lower than that of milk. In addition, there are dietary fiber, pectin, mucus and galactan. It has the function of invigorating stomach and helping digestion.
Vitamin A and mucopolysaccharide contained in okra can protect skin and mucosa and improve immunity. Moreover, the energy, fat and sugar content of okra are very low, which is suitable for people who lose weight.
However, many people say that the nutritional value of okra is mythical. For example, eating okra regularly can help yang and improve sexual function. In fact, okra does not have this effect. The ingredients of okra that help yang are not high, such as vitamin A and zinc.
How to eat okra There are many ways to eat okra, such as garlic salad, fried eggs, salad, fried eggs and okra cakes. The most classic way to eat should be all kinds of cold dishes. Such as garlic okra, honey okra and so on. But remember, okra must be blanched before eating.
Okra is very suitable for people with gastrointestinal dyspepsia and people with three highs.