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The hidden health benefits of this cheap and easily available vegetable known as bhindi or okra to us. All in all, this vegetable can be of great help in controlling cholesterol and sugar levels in the body. Bhindi or okra has been an integral part of Indian food and is considered rich in nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fiber. And whether you enjoy it as crunchy bhindi fry or tasty bhindi masala, it is a vegetable that has almost endless applications.
Due to the high content of antioxidant, soluble and insoluble fiber, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins, bhindi is useful to serve the health of the heart, blood sugar of type-2 diabetes, digestion system, and even limited some types of cancer. Another advantage with this vegetable is in the high fibre content, which enable the regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol in the body. The cellulose content of bhindi ensures that it slows down the rate of sugar assimilation in the gut, thus protecting the kidneys and preventing any sudden rise of blood sugar levels.
On the same note, immature pod of okra possesses antiadhesive properties which prevent bacteria from spreading in the stomach. Additionally, to our surprise, bhindi is low in calories, nutrient rich and loaded with vitamins and minerals The fiber that is present in it enhances the health of digestion systems and it also reduces constipation and the minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium contributes to the overall health of an individual. The soluble fibre present in bhindi aids in the reduction of LDL cholesterol and homocysteine level thus lowering the risk of heart diseases. Another component is folate which is essential in the prevention of neural tube defects and anaemia especially in pregnant women.
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