Okra farming is a moneyproviding crop and can be cultivated through out the year. Okra is member of “Malvaceae” family and its genus is “Abelmoschus”. The texture of this vegetable is quite sticky and tastes very delicious specially when made them fried. In India major okra growing states are basically Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.
Health Benefits of Lady Finger
Vitamin K : Vitamin K is a co-factor in blood-clotting process and also plays a major role in strengthening the bones in our body.
Weight Loss: The low calorie content of Okra and its high fibre content make it a suitable food for weight loss. It provides minimum calories and its high fibre levels help in keeping you full for longer.
Okra is (Lady Finger) good remedy for prevention of skin pigmentation.
Prevents Kidney Diseases: Almost half of the diseases related to kidneys are caused by diabetes. If you take okra regularly in your diet and okra water as well, it will help prevent kidney diseases.
Rich Fiber : Okra’s rich fiber content helps in better digestion, and regularization of bowels. The soluble fiber, Pectin, swells up in the intestine and helps in easier elimination of the wastes from the intestine.
Asthma: People diagnosed with asthma are strongly suggested to consume Okra.
Improves immunity: Another important benefit of lady finger is that it contains Vitamin C which helps in improving immunity.
Cholesterol: This vegetable ensures lesser absorption of cholesterol preventing heart diseases and ailments occurring due to cholesterol in the blood.
