[SecretsNowRevealed] OKRA, THE WONDER VEG. OF TODAY

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>1. Okra - The Wonder Vegetable of Today

>Posted by: " pyroen3 " pyroen3 pyroen3

>Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:48 am (PST)

>The world's most beautiful women, Cleopatra of Egypt and Yang Guifei

>of China loved to eat okra in their diets according to the history

>record.

>

>When we visited the world's most productive land of okra, Kami rural

>area in Kowchi Prefecture, Japan, young and old are all in smile and

>look very healthy. When we asked the secret of their beautiful smile

>and good health in that area, their answers were great grace of okra.

>

>The history of okra seems to be very old and it was cultivated in

>Egypt before the time of Cleopatra. The okra plant spread to many

>parts of the world during the Atlantic slave trade. During WWII, the

>shortage of coffee beans made them use okra seeds as a substitute for

>coffee. This incident made the word " okra fever " . Since then, okra's

>popularity never disappeared from local markets to convenience stores

>throughout the world and throughout the year.

>

>NUTRITION INFORMATION

>

>Okra contains vitamins A and C and is a good source of iron and

>calcium. It also contains starch, fat, ash, thiamine and riboflavin.

>No wonder, Cleopatra and Yang Guifei maintained their beauties.

>Probably, you want to know more specifically. Here it is:

>

>For 1/2 cup sliced, cooked okra

>

>Calories 25

>Dietary Fiber 2 grams

>Protein 1.52 grams

>Carbohydrates 5.76 grams

>Vitamin A 460 IU

>Vitamin C 13.04 mg

>Folic acid 36.5 micrograms

>Calcium 50.4 mg

>Iron 0.4 mg

>Potassium 256.6 mg

>Magnesium 46 mg

>

>For 1 cup raw okra

>

>Calories: 33

>Fiber: 3.2g

>Total Fat: 0.1g

>Protein: 2.0g

>Carbohydrate: 7.6g

>Vitamin A 660 IU

>Vitamin C 21mg

>Folate 87.8mcg

>Magnesium 57mg

>

>BENEFITS OF OKRA

>

>1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood

>sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the

>intestinal tract.

>2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins

>dumped into it by the filtering liver.

>3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative

>qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools.

>This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran,

>which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage

>soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its

>slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in

>bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health

>problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body.

>Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side

>effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of

>most unlike the OTC drugs.

>4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria

>(probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

>5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and

>suffering from depression.

>6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It

>helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a

>temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

>7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel.

>8. Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma

>replacements.

>9. Okra is good for summer heat treatment. Okra is a supreme

>vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from

>depression.

>10. Okra is good for constipation.

>11. Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol

>level.

>12. Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and

>anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

>13. Okra is good for atherosclerosis.

>14. Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion,

>especially colorectal cancer.

>15. Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.

>16. Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of

>cataracts.

>17. Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

>18. Okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful

>skin. We understand the reason why Cleopatra and Yang Guifei loved to

>eat okra.

>

>There are other medicinal uses of okra, like its protection against

>trans fats.

>

>I myself planted about 25 stems of okra in my backyard garden

>throughout the year for over 20 years now. I can pick up about 20

>pieces of okra pod every morning. All okra pods are consumed by my

>family. There are hundreds of recipes that can be done. Cut it raw

>and mix with vinegar and pepper; Cut it raw and mix with mayonnaise;

>Steam, cut, with mayonnaise dressing; Cook with stew or soup. Okra

>can keep you healthier.

>

>Okra is easy to grow anywhere during summer season in cold countries

>and throughout the year in tropical areas. You can even plant it in a

>container garden at the terrace in condominium buildings.

>

>To tell you the truth, I did not know that okra seed was used as a

>substitute for coffee beans during WWII. I have about 500 grams of

>okra seed, so I roasted one-half of it using an iron cast pan, and

>pulverized it. I made okra coffee with it, and it tasted like real

>coffee, although it was darker in color. When I offered the okra

>coffee to my staffs and visitors who did not know the real thing,

>they replied " Oh, you got a new blend of coffee, taste is good " . I

>blended it with real coffee, too. It tastes all right. We do not

>know, however, what nutrients okra coffee gives.

>

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>the causes of various diseases since 1960. In 1968, he invented the

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