The efficacy and function of okra

Okra is also known as okra, okra, crow beans, coffee okra, Kandelia Candel, hollyhock, chili, etc., the edible part is pods, taste crisp, tender and juicy, smooth not greasy, unique flavor, rich nutritional value, with hypoglycemic, cancer prevention, treatment of constipation and other edible effects, let's take a look at the efficacy and role of okra!

Nutritional composition of okra

Per 100g okra contains 307.00 calories, 76.60g carbohydrates, 0.40g fat, 7.60g protein, 8.30g cellulose, 2818.00mg vitamin A, 846.00mg vitamin C846.00mg, 6.05mg vitamin E, 16910.00 mg carotene, 0.23mg thiamine, 0.18mg riboflavin, 4.00mg nicotinic acid, 145.00 mg magnesium, 130.00 mg calcium, Iron 7.40mg, zinc 1.65mg, copper 1.17mg, manganese 0.84mg, potassium 1443.00 mg, phosphorus 106.00 mg, sodium 26.00mg, selenium 3.01mg.

Nutritional value of okra

The main results are as follows: 1. Okra tender pods are rich in pectin and dietary fiber, and the sticky state of pectin is very rare in plants. The proportion of dietary fiber and soluble dietary fiber is very high in plants.

2. Okra tender pods are rich in vitamin A, carotene, vitamin C, E and so on, especially the contents of vitamin An and carotene rank first among animals and plants found at present.

3. Okra tender pods also contain selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and other trace elements, but the content is not particularly rich.

The efficacy and function of okra

[taste] bitter taste, cold nature.

Kidney, stomach and bladder meridian.

[efficacy] strengthening yang, tonifying the kidney, ventilation, clearing heat and promoting dampness, suitable for gastritis, cancer, gastric ulcer, anemia, dyspepsia and other diseases.

1, aid digestion: the sticky substance of okra can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion, benefit intestines and stomach, and improve hypoxia tolerance.

2. Protect the liver: the pectin of okra, the polysaccharide has the effect of protecting the liver.

3. Cancer prevention: 50% cellulose in the sticky substance of okra is good for cancer prevention.

4. Supplement calcium to lose weight: okra not only has the same calcium content as fresh milk, but also has a calcium absorption rate of 50-60%, which is 1 times higher than that of milk, so it is an ideal source of calcium. At the same time, okra is a low-energy food, which is a good food to lose weight.

5, anti-fatigue: okra, also known as sheep's horn beans, Americans call it "plant Viagra", you can see its kidney-tonifying effect. Okra for young adults and athletes, regular consumption, can eliminate fatigue, quickly restore physical strength, of course, this has this effect on all people.

Edible method of okra

1. Cold okra

[materials] okra 250g, salt 2g, chicken essence 2g, ginger 3 slices, garlic half head, light soy sauce 5g, balsamic vinegar 5g, sesame oil 3g, pepper 2, sugar 3g, water right amount.

[practice] wash ① okra, remove the head and tail, and cut longitudinally. ② boil water, add salt and oil, blanch okra until cooked, then boil. ③ scoop it up and cool it in ice water immediately. ④ chopped garlic and ginger, chopped chili and sugar and all the seasonings together into the cool okra mix well. ⑤ in the refrigerator for a while before eating more delicious.

[tip] when ① James is scalded, add salt and oil to make the color better. ② is too cold to maintain a crisp taste and a green surface.

2. Fried tomatoes with okra

[materials] there were 6 okra and 1 tomato.

[practice] rinse and slice ① okra and tomato and set aside. Put the right amount of cooking oil into the ② pan and bring to medium heat. Stir-fry tomatoes in ③ pot, stir-fry tomato juice and stir-fry okra. Add appropriate amount of salt and rice wine to ④ and continue to stir-fry. Add an appropriate amount of monosodium glutamate and mix well after the ⑤ dishes are cooked.

3. Scrambled eggs with okra

[materials] three okra and two eggs.

[practice] ① okra wash and slice, beat eggs and set aside. Put the right amount of cooking oil into the ② pan and bring to medium heat. Heat the ③ pan and stir-fry the okra slices. Add the beaten eggs and stir-fry. ④ add the right amount of salt, rice wine, monosodium glutamate, pepper and mix well, the vegetables and eggs can be cooked.

4. Tofu mixed with okra

[materials] 300 grams of okra, 1 piece of tofu, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 spoon of fresh, 1 tablespoon of salt.

[practice] ① scald okra, drain and cut into stars. ② grind tofu and seasoning in a mortar, then add okra and mix well.