LADY FINGER OR OKRA- HEALTH BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS

LADY FINGER OR OKRA- HEALTH BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS

Okra or ladyfinger is a tropical and warm climates plant and is highly valued due to its green pods. It is a flowing plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family and is enriched with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER 100 GRAMS

         Nutrient                                         Values

1. Calories                                          33
2. Total Fat                                          0.2 gm
3. Sodium                                           7 mg
4. Potassium                                      299 mg
5. Carbohydrates                              7 gm
6. Protein                                            1.9 gm

Vitamins and Minerals

1. Vitamin A                                       14% of the Daily Value (DV)
2. Calcium                                         0.08 % of the DV
3. Vitamin C                                      38% of the DV
4. Iron                                                3% of the DV
5. Vitamin B-6                                 10% of the DV
6. Magnesium                                 14%

6-HEALTH BENEFITS OF OKRA OR LADY FINGER

1. May Help to Improve Digestion

The fiber present in the Okra or Lady Finger not only helps to move food through the digestive tract and adds bulk to the stool but also prevents digestive issues such as bloating, cramping, constipation, and excess gas. This fiber also helps to regulate the absorption of sugar in our bodies.

2. Good for Immune System

As okra is enriched with vitamin C and several other precious anti-oxidants that help our body by strengthening the immune system against harmful free radicals. Besides this, it stimulates the production of more white cells which provides defense mechanisms in our body against the immune system.

3. Beneficial for Eyes

Free radicals in our body formed a cellular metabolism, which may cause harm to the cells allowing us to vision, and presence of high content of vitamin A and other valuable antioxidants in Okra act against these harmful free radicals and prevent cells from damage and also the onset of macular degeneration and cataracts.

4. May be good for Skin

Okra has dietary fiber which solves digestive problems and provides healthy skin. Whereas, the presence of Vitamin C helps to repair body tissues and aids your skin to look younger. Further, the nutrient in okra or ladyfinger also prevents skin pigmentation.

5. May be Good for Blood Pressure

Blood pressure regulation helps to prevent blood clotting, and the presence of potassium in okra helps to reduce the pressure on the cardiovascular system by relaxing the blood vessels and arteries. In this way, okra helps to regulate blood pressure and can avoid serious complications.

6. May Prevent Constipation 

This vegetable is enriched with several essential nutrients which help your body to properly absorb water, resultantly helping the stool to seamlessly passes through the digestive tract and reducing chances of constipation.

SIDE EFFECTS OF OKRA OR LADY FINGER

1. There are no side effects of ladyfinger or okra found by nutritionists but some people might be allergic to this vegetable, if noticed consult your doctor.
2. It may be avoided use against any disease condition. 
3. No sufficient information is available related to interaction with other medications, however, if one noticed symptoms, one must consult the doctor.