FOOD AS MEDICINE: OKRA

OKRA IS TREATMENT FOR:

High Cholesterol
Inflammation
Joint pain
Colitis
IBS
Weight loss

Okra is a nutrient-dense addition to any meal that provides significant health benefits. Okra is a vegetable with mucilaginous compounds that can work to balance blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and improve digestion. This mucilage or mucus-like soluble fiber works to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates, while binding excess cholesterol from the liver. The gel-like fiber serves to coat the intestines and promotes bowel regularity without the abrasion of other fibers such as harsh bran, which can irritate and injure the intestinal tract. Okra’s soothing effects reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and other areas of the body such as blood vessels, eyes, lungs, and joints.

Okra provides a rich source of vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants including vitamin C, A, K, B (niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine), carotene, and lutein essential for immune, eye, bone, and skin health, while providing cancer protection and support for weight loss. Okra’s fiber fills up your stomach, providing satisfaction of appetite with minimal calories!