Okra - The Wonder Vegetable of Today

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The world's most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt and Yang Guifei

of China loved to eat okra in their diets according to the history

record.

 

When we visited the world's most productive land of okra, Kami rural

area in Kowchi Prefecture, Japan, young and old are all in smile and

look very healthy. When we asked the secret of their beautiful smile

and good health in that area, their answers were great grace of okra.

 

The history of okra seems to be very old and it was cultivated in

Egypt before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many

parts of the world during the Atlantic slave trade. During WWII, the

shortage of coffee beans made them use okra seeds as a substitute for

coffee. This incident made the word " okra fever " . Since then, okra's

popularity never disappeared from local markets to convenience stores

throughout the world and throughout the year.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION

 

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.

Probably, you want to know more specifically. Here it is:

 

For 1/2 cup sliced, cooked okra

 

Calories 25

Dietary Fiber 2 grams

Protein 1.52 grams

Carbohydrates 5.76 grams

Vitamin A 460 IU

Vitamin C 13.04 mg

Folic acid 36.5 micrograms

Calcium 50.4 mg

Iron 0.4 mg

Potassium 256.6 mg

Magnesium 46 mg

 

For 1 cup raw okra

 

Calories: 33

Fiber: 3.2g

Total Fat: 0.1g

Protein: 2.0g

Carbohydrate: 7.6g

Vitamin A 660 IU

Vitamin C 21mg

Folate 87.8mcg

Magnesium 57mg

 

BENEFITS OF OKRA

 

1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood

sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the

intestinal tract.

2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins

dumped into it by the filtering liver.

3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk 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 unlike the OTC drugs.

4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria

(probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and

suffering from depression.

6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It

helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a

temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel.

8. Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma

replacements.

9. Okra is good for summer heat treatment. Okra is a supreme

vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from

depression.

10. Okra is good for constipation.

11. Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol

level.

12. Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and

anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

13. Okra is good for atherosclerosis.

14. Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion,

especially colorectal cancer.

15. Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.

16. Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of

cataracts.

17. Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

18. Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful

skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to

eat okra.

 

There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against

trans fats.

 

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. Cut it raw

and mix with vinegar and pepper; Cut it raw and mix with mayonnaise;

Steam, cut, with mayonnaise dressing; Cook with stew or soup. Okra

can keep you healthier.

 

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.

 

To tell you the truth, I did not know that okra seed was used as a

substitute for coffee beans during WWII. I have about 500 grams of

okra seed, 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.

 

 

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About the Author:

Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher and has been studying

the causes of various diseases since 1960. In 1968, he invented the

Pyro-Energen, the first electrotherapy device that eradicates viral

diseases and diseases of unknown cause effectively and without any

side effects.

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excellant post -thanks-i'm off to plant some ockra -right now

 

 

pyroen3 <pyroen3 wrote:

The world's most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt and Yang Guifei

of China loved to eat okra in their diets according to the history

record.

 

When we visited the world's most productive land of okra, Kami rural

area in Kowchi Prefecture, Japan, young and old are all in smile and

look very healthy. When we asked the secret of their beautiful smile

and good health in that area, their answers were great grace of okra.

 

The history of okra seems to be very old and it was cultivated in

Egypt before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many

parts of the world during the Atlantic slave trade. During WWII, the

shortage of coffee beans made them use okra seeds as a substitute for

coffee. This incident made the word " okra fever " . Since then, okra's

popularity never disappeared from local markets to convenience stores

throughout the world and throughout the year.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION

 

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.

Probably, you want to know more specifically. Here it is:

 

For 1/2 cup sliced, cooked okra

 

Calories 25

Dietary Fiber 2 grams

Protein 1.52 grams

Carbohydrates 5.76 grams

Vitamin A 460 IU

Vitamin C 13.04 mg

Folic acid 36.5 micrograms

Calcium 50.4 mg

Iron 0.4 mg

Potassium 256.6 mg

Magnesium 46 mg

 

For 1 cup raw okra

 

Calories: 33

Fiber: 3.2g

Total Fat: 0.1g

Protein: 2.0g

Carbohydrate: 7.6g

Vitamin A 660 IU

Vitamin C 21mg

Folate 87.8mcg

Magnesium 57mg

 

BENEFITS OF OKRA

 

1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood

sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the

intestinal tract.

2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins

dumped into it by the filtering liver.

3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk 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 unlike the OTC drugs.

4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria

(probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and

suffering from depression.

6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It

helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a

temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel.

8. Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma

replacements.

9. Okra is good for summer heat treatment. Okra is a supreme

vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from

depression.

10. Okra is good for constipation.

11. Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol

level.

12. Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and

anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

13. Okra is good for atherosclerosis.

14. Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion,

especially colorectal cancer.

15. Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.

16. Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of

cataracts.

17. Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

18. Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful

skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to

eat okra.

 

There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against

trans fats.

 

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. Cut it raw

and mix with vinegar and pepper; Cut it raw and mix with mayonnaise;

Steam, cut, with mayonnaise dressing; Cook with stew or soup. Okra

can keep you healthier.

 

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.

 

To tell you the truth, I did not know that okra seed was used as a

substitute for coffee beans during WWII. I have about 500 grams of

okra seed, 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.

 

-------------------------

About the Author:

Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher and has been studying

the causes of various diseases since 1960. In 1968, he invented the

Pyro-Energen, the first electrotherapy device that eradicates viral

diseases and diseases of unknown cause effectively and without any

side effects.

Free newsletter: http://www.pyroenergen.com/newsletter.htm

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Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as the entire

article remains the same as well as the resource box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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