Okra
Benefits, Nutritional Profile and How to!
Okra is a member of the Malvaceae family and is said to grow mostly in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Almost all parts of the Okra can be eaten, from its leaves, buds, pods to its stems and seeds. As such, it is valued as a commercially multipurpose crop.
The seed is usually processed for its oil which is stated to be a great source of the polyunsaturated oil – linoleic acid . The green seed pods, which is called the ‘immature fruit’ is what is mostly consumed as a vegetable and is also the part which most people are familiar with, including myself. It must also be noted that the linoleic acid found in okra is about 47.4%. Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid which is essential for human nutrition.
You can read more on Okra in this detailed article here.
Okra Nutritional Profile
100g – (1 Cup) of raw Okra:
- Calories: 33 g
- Protein: 93g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 20g
- Fat:190g
- Calcium:00 mg
- Potassium:00 mg
- Magnesium:00 mg
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin: 00 mg
- Vitamin K:3 mcg
- Folate: 60 mcg
- Iron:62 mg
- Vitamin C:0 mg
- Vitamin A:00 mcg
- Water:58g
Ref: (https://www.nutritionvalue.org/).
Here are some Health Benefits of Eating Okra
- High in fiber.
- Great source of protein.
- Digestive and Colon health.
- Healthy skin and blood.
- Heart health.
- Eye health.
- High in Antioxidants.
Remember, You can read the detailed article on Okra here
Here are some ways You can include Okra in your diet
- Make into a punch. Check out this recipe.
- Add to callaloo.
- Add to Cabbage.
- Add to saltfish.
- Add to other vegetable dishes. Check out this recipe.
- Add to soup dishes.
- Add to fish meals.
How will you add this nutrient-dense Food to your diet?
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