Okra is rich in vitamins and minerals. Every 100g of fresh fruit of okra contains about 4mg of vitamin C, 0/.03 mg of vitamin E/kloc-0 and 3 10μ g of carotene. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which is very helpful to enhance the anti-cancer ability of human body. Secondly, there are viscous liquid substances in the fresh fruit of okra, including pectin, mucopolysaccharide and other polysaccharides. Mucopolysaccharide can enhance the body's resistance, maintain the smoothness of articular membrane and serosa in human joint cavity, reduce the accumulation of lipid substances in arterial wall and avoid the atrophy of liver and kidney connective tissue.
Tip: Okra has high water content and low fat, with only 0. 1 g fat per 100 g tender fruit, which is very suitable for women who want to lose weight. Moreover, it is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, and can also whiten the skin.