{"id":22430,"date":"2012-06-22T04:00:51","date_gmt":"2012-06-21T22:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vallamai.com\/?p=22430"},"modified":"2012-06-21T23:23:04","modified_gmt":"2012-06-21T17:53:04","slug":"bhindi-or-okra-ladys-finger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vallamai.com\/?p=22430","title":{"rendered":"Bhindi or Okra (Lady’s Finger)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The world’s most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt(recent findings found she was not a beauty)\u00a0and Yang Guifei( a plump woman)\u00a0of China loved to eat okra according to the history record.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0
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Cleopatra of Egypt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yang Guifei of China<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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When we visited the world’s most productive land of okra in a rural area in Kami, Kochi Prefecture , Japan , the young and old all look very healthy. When we asked their secret in having good health in that area, they graciously answer \u201cokra\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0
Okra has a long history, with its beginnings in Egypt where it is cultivated before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many parts of the world during the Atlantic slave trade. During World War II, the shortage of coffee beans made them use okra seeds as a substitute for coffee. This incident made the word \u201cokra fever\u201d. Since then, okra’s popularity never disappeared from local markets to convenience stores throughout the world and throughout the year.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Okra contains vitamins A and C and is a good source of iron and calcium. It also contains starch, fat, ash, thiamine and riboflavin. No wonder, Cleopatra and Yang Guifei maintained their beauties.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0
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For 1\/2 cup sliced, cooked okra<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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For 1 cup raw okra<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Calories<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 25Dietary Fiber<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 2 gramsProtein<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1.52 gramsCarbohydrates<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 5.76 gramsVitamin A<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 460 IUVitamin C<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 13.04 mgFolic acid<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 36.5 microgramsCalcium<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 50.4 mgIron<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 0.4 mgPotassium<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 256.6 mgMagnesium<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 46 mg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Calories<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 33Fiber<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 3.2gTotal Fat<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 0.1gProtein<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 2.0gCarbohydrate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 7.6gVitamin A<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 660 IUVitamin C<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 21mgFolate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 87.8mcgMagnesium<\/strong>\u2013 57mg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Health Benefits of Okra<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0The superior fiber found in okra helps to\u00a0stabilize the blood sugar\u00a0by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.<\/strong>\u00a0
2.\u00a0Okra’s\u00a0mucilage\u00a0binds cholesterol and bile acid\u00a0carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.<\/strong>\u00a0
3.\u00a0Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its\u00a0bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra’s mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.<\/strong>\u00a0
4.\u00a0Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria\u00a0(probiotics).\u00a0This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.<\/strong>\u00a0
5.\u00a0Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.<\/strong>\u00a0
6.\u00a0Okra is used for\u00a0healing ulcers\u00a0and to\u00a0keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very\u00a0alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.<\/strong>\u00a0
7.\u00a0Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and\u00a0irritable bowel syndrome.<\/strong>\u00a0
8.\u00a0Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
9.\u00a0Okra is good for summer heat treatment.<\/strong>\u00a0
10.\u00a0Okra is\u00a0good for constipation.<\/strong>\u00a0
11.\u00a0Okra is good in\u00a0normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.<\/strong>\u00a0
12.\u00a0Okra is good for asthma. Okra’s vitamin C is an\u00a0antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.<\/strong>\u00a0
13.\u00a0Okra is good for\u00a0atherosclerosis.<\/strong>\u00a0
14.\u00a0Okra is believed to protect some forms of\u00a0cancer\u00a0expansion, especially colorectal cancer.<\/strong>\u00a0
15.\u00a0Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.<\/strong>\u00a0
16.\u00a0Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk\u00a0of cataracts.<\/strong>\u00a0
17.\u00a0Okra is good for preventing\u00a0diabetes.<\/strong>\u00a0
18.\u00a0Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to eat okra.<\/strong>\u00a0
There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against trans fats.<\/strong>\u00a0
I myself planted about 25 stems of okra in my backyard garden throughout the year for over 20 years now. I can pick up about 20 pieces of okra pod every morning. All okra pods are consumed by my family. There are hundreds of recipes that can be done. You can either: cut it raw and mix with vinegar and pepper; cut it raw and mix with mayonnaise; steam, cut, with mayonnaise dressing; or, cook with stew or soup.<\/strong>\u00a0
Okra is easy to grow anywhere during summer season in cold countries and throughout the year in tropical areas. You can even plant it in a container garden at the terrace in condominium buildings.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Inventor of PYRO-ENERGEN, the author, Mr. Takano himself picks up Okra in his backyard garden\u00a0
To tell you the truth, I did not know that okra seed was used as a substitute for coffee beans during World War II. I have about 500 grams of okra seeds, so I roasted one-half of it using an iron cast pan, and pulverized it. I made okra coffee with it, and it tasted like real coffee although it was darker in color. When I offered the okra coffee to my staffs and visitors who did not know the real thing, they replied “Oh, you got a new blend of coffee, taste is good”. I blended it with real coffee, too. It tastes all right. We do not know, however, what nutrients okra coffee gives.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Author:\u00a0
Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher involved in investigating the cause of many dreadful diseases. In 1968, he invented PYRO-ENERGEN, the first electrostatic therapy device for electromedicine that effectively eradicates viral diseases, cancer, and diseases of unknown cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


**Benefit of eating Okra (Lady’s Finger) *<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*A guy has been suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and
recently from acid reflux. He didn’t realize that the treatmentcould be so simple — OKRA! (or Lady’s Finger). He started eating okra within the last 2 months and since then have never taken medication again. All he did was consume 6 pieces of OKRA everyday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He’s now regular and his blood sugar has dropped from 135 to 98, with his cholesterol and acid reflux also under control. Here are some facts on okra (from the research of Ms. Sylvia Zook, PH.D nutrition), University of
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*”Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is\u00a0
soluble fiber<\/em>\u00a0in the form of\u00a0gums<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0pectins<\/em><\/strong>. Soluble fiber helps to\u00a0lower serum\u00a0cholesterol,\u00a0reducing the risk of\u00a0heart disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The other half is\u00a0insoluble fiber<\/em>\u00a0which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer<\/em>, especially\u00a0colo-rectal cancer<\/em>. *<\/p>\n

*Nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6 and folic acid is also present in a half cup of cooked okra. Okra is a rich source of many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He got the following numbers from the University of Illinois Extension Okra Page Please check there for more details.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Okra Nutrition (half-cup cooked okra)\u00a0
* Calories = 25\u00a0
* Dietary Fiber = 2 grams\u00a0
* Protein = 1.5 grams\u00a0
* Carbohydrates = 5.8 grams
* Vitamin A = 460 IU\u00a0
* Vitamin C = 13 mg
* Folic acid = 36.5 micrograms\u00a0
* Calcium = 50 mg\u00a0
* Iron = 0.4 mg\u00a0
* Potassium = 256 mg
* Magnesium = 46 mg *\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

*These numbers should be used as a guideline only, and if you are on a medically-restricted diet please consult your physician and\/or dietician.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ms Sylvia W. Zook, Ph.D. (nutritionist) has very kindly provided the following thought-provoking comments on the many benefits of this versatile vegetable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They are well worth reading<\/p>\n

1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to\u00a0stabilize blood sugar\u00a0as it curbs the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Okra’s mucilage not only\u00a0binds cholesterol\u00a0but\u00a0bile acid carrying toxins dumped\u00a0into it by the filtering liver. But it doesn’t stop there…<\/p>\n

3. Many alternative health practitioners believe all diseases begin in the colon. The okra fiber, absorbing water andensuring bulk in stools, helps\u00a0prevent constipation\u00a0. Fiber in general is helpful for this but okra is one of the best, along with ground flax seed and psyllium. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract,\u00a0okra’s mucilage soothes\u00a0, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic many people abhor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In other words, this incredibly valuable vegetable not only binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids) which cause numerous health problems, if not evacuated, but also assures their easy passage from the body. The veggie is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming (except for the many who greatly enjoy eating it), has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Further contributing to the health of the intestinal tract, okra fiber(as\u00a0
well as flax and psyllium) has no equal among fibers for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics).\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. To retain most of okra’s nutrients and self-digesting enzymes, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steamed. Some eat it raw.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Some important benefits of consuming okra:<\/p>\n

Stabilises blood sugar level.\u00a0
Lowers serum cholesterol level.\u00a0
Prevents constipation.\u00a0
Keeps intestinal tract healthy.\u00a0
Feeds good bacteria residing in us all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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