It is one of the common vegetables belonging to the cotton family originally dating back to North-East Africa, and known the benefits of okra in the ancient Egyptians where it grew on the banks of the Nile, and the Egyptians have denied that its taste was delicious and desirable to them, collect okra horns and they are green and then we are mature, and this plant grows in warm-heated regions and in high fertility soil with a high percentage of fertilizer, which makes it A mine full of benefits.
The benefits of okra that Iraqis love:
- Protein and oil extracted from okra seeds are a source of first-class plant protein.
- Boiling okra after cutting it into horizontal slices, adding a little lemon and using this mixture as the last rinse in the bathroom gives the hair health and shine.
- Low-calorie okra is low in calories and is rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins.
- Contains a healthy amount of vitamins A flavonide and beta-carotene.
- Consumption of vegetables and natural fruits rich in flavonide compounds (kalbami) helps protect against lung cancer and oral cavity.
- The beans contained in okra help reduce the incidence of defects in the neural tube during the pre-pregnancy period and the first weeks of pregnancy.
- Okra strengthens the body's immunity to infectious agents and reduces colds and coughs
- Okra also protects the body from free radicals causing many serious diseases.
- Rich in B and K vitamins as it strengthens bone density
- Contains a large amount of many minerals iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium useful for the functioning of body organs
- Gum and fibers in okra help control blood sugar by regulating absorption in the small intestine
- Okra contains a high amount of water that helps in cases of constipation remove flatulence and gases
- Okra crosses an excellent laxative for the irritated intestine that heals from ulcers and is like a balm for the digestive system.
- Okra is ideal for weight loss, especially when cooked on low heat, where it retains its high nutritional properties.