Okra is a vegetable with a unique taste but high nutritional value. Eating raw okra can absorb the nutrients of okra to the greatest extent.
Okra is rich in protein, carbohydrates, cellulose, folic acid, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and minerals such as selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.
During the cooking process, okra will lose some vitamins. For example, if heated for 30 minutes, vitamin C will lose 40% to 50%.
The mucus of okra contains natural substances similar to hormones. This natural mucus has aphrodisiac effect, can increase male sexual performance and boost libido.
Therefore, okra is known as the “Plant Viagra”.
In addition, okra contains some selenium. Adequate intake of selenium can prevent the formation of cancer cells, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and reduce the risk of cancer.
Okra is a low-calorie vegetable, 100 grams of okra contains only 30 calories. No matter how much okra you eat, you won’t get fat.
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