Okra is also known as ladies' fingers. It is one of the popular nutritious vegetables and are rich sources of dietary fibers, minerals and vitamins and often recommended by nutritionists in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction and a lot more.
Okra provides many health benefits and can be used for treating diabetes, preventing kidney disease, alleviating asthma, lowering cholesterol, boosting the immune system, and promoting a healthy pregnancy.
A cup of okra contains about 30 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 7.6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.1 grams of fat, 21 milligrams of vitamin C, 88 micrograms of folate, and 57 milligrams of magnesium.
The fiber in okra helps reduce the absorption rate of glucose which reduces blood glucose levels.
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