Okra is low in fat and sugar, and 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 composed of collagen and mucopolysaccharide, which can enhance the body's resistance and protect the lubrication of articular membrane and serosa in human joint cavity.

It can also maintain the lubrication of digestive tract and respiratory tract, promote the excretion of cholesterol substances, reduce the deposition of lipid substances on arterial wall, maintain the elasticity of arterial blood vessels, and prevent the atrophy of connective tissue of liver and kidney and collagen disease.

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Main uses of okra

The tender fruit (pod) of okra has high nutritional value. Compared with ginseng, it is called green ginseng in Japan and South Korea, but it is more suitable for daily food supplement than ginseng. 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 for tonifying kidney and strengthening yang in plants.

People's Network-Efficacy and Function of Okra It is the healthiest way to eat Okra.