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Health Benefit Of Okra by abat4real37(f): 11:38am On Jul 18, 2015
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.
Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.
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 individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.
Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.
Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
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.
Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.
Okra is good for summer heat treatment.
Okra is good for constipation.
Okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.
Okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin C is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.
Okra is good for atherosclerosis.
Okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.
Eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
Some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.
Okra is good for preventing diabetes.

Re: Health Benefit Of Okra by madgoat(m): 11:39am On Jul 18, 2015
I luv okra soup.
Re: Health Benefit Of Okra by Adesiji77: 1:18pm On Jul 18, 2015
Noted

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Re: Health Benefit Of Okra by dotcomnamename: 4:48pm On May 22, 2017
This is a deserving front page topic, but the mod won't push it to fp since its not about Tonto Dike and Mercy Aigbe. Smh.

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Re: Health Benefit Of Okra by dotcomnamename: 2:27pm On Sep 28, 2017
Smh for mod
Re: Health Benefit Of Okra by pat077: 4:47pm On Sep 28, 2017
Op, can u explain how okro can help in healing ulcer

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