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8 Great Reasons To Start Eating Okra |
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8 Great Reasons To Start Eating Okra
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Darrell Miller | 04/29/19 |
Date:
April 29, 2019 05:03 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: 8 Great Reasons To Start Eating Okra
Okra is a popular vegetable found in both African and Asian foods. Okra is used in both soups and stews because of its ability to thicken those meals. Okra is also a great source of fiber, antioxidants, folic acid, calcium, and also vitamins B and C. The antioxidants found in okra can fight off free radicals, which increase the chances to get cancer. The fiber in okra can help maintain a healthy digestive system and can also protect your heart.
Key Takeaways:
- Okra is a vegetable that is high in fiber and is often used as a thickener in stews and soups.
- High in vitamins B and C, okra has strong anti-cancer properties due to its high anti-oxidant content.
- Okra contains the protein collagen, which can give the skin a more supple and youthful appearance.
"The antioxidants found in okra can fight off free radicals and thus reduce the risk of cancer. In fact, lectins (a form of protein) taken from the vegetable were found to have lowered the growth of breast cancer cells by over 50% (1)."
Read more: https://www.longevitylive.com/nutrition-body/healthy-eating/okra-health-benefits/
