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Health Benefits of Okra/Ladies Finger: |
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DIABETES |
Fibres in okra helps to stabilize blood sugar levels |
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CHOLESTEROL |
Dietary fibre in okra helps lowering cholesterol levels |
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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM |
It regulates digestive system and binds cholesterol and bile acid |
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CANCER |
Insoluble fibre helps preventing colon cancer |
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CONSTIPATION |
Fibres and water content prevents constipation |
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EYE HEALTH |
High antioxidants such as vitamin A is good for eye health,as well as for skin |
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Nutritional Facts of Okra:
See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients:
raw pods, Nutrition value per 100 g. |
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Principle |
Nutrient Value |
Percentage of RDA |
Energy |
1.5% |
31 Kcal |
Carbohydrates |
7.03 g |
5.4% |
Protein |
2.0 g |
4% |
Total Fat |
0.1 g |
0.5% |
Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
Dietary Fiber |
9% |
3.2 g |
Vitamins |
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Folates |
88 μg |
22% |
Niacin |
1.000 mg |
6% |
Pantothenic acid |
0.245 mg |
5% |
Pyridoxine |
0.215 mg |
16.5% |
Riboflavin |
0.060 mg |
4.5% |
Thiamin |
0.200 mg |
17% |
Vitamin C |
21.1 mg |
36% |
Vitamin A |
375 IU |
12.5% |
Vitamin E |
0.36 mg |
2.5% |
Vitamin K |
53 μg |
44% |