Tag: health foods

Okra fries is delicious. Most of us like this vegetable when deep fried. But boiling it is a good choice as there are numerous health benefits of okra.   Health benefits of okra Okra is a good source of fiber. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Folic Acid. In addition, the amount of carbohydrates in okra is low, so there is no fear of gaining weight.   Okra is a good antidote for diabetes. Okra helps lower blood sugar levels and inhibit cholesterol production.   Each 100 grams of okra contains 1.6 grams of meat, 18 milligrams of vitamin-C, 90 milligrams of calcium, 1 milligrams of iron and iodine. It also contains carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, oxalic acid and essential amino acids.   Okra a.k.a ladies finger contain solu...