{"id":20456,"date":"2019-08-11T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=20456"},"modified":"2019-08-11T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-11T13:00:04","slug":"health-benefits-of-okra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/health-benefits-of-okra\/","title":{"rendered":"Health benefits of okra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Okra is a tasty and nutritious green vegetable with a wide variety of nutritional and culinary virtues. It is very rich in dietary fiber, which can help to keep your blood sugar and cholesterol levels moderated. This fiber can also boost your immune system and promote digestion. Okra is also a good source of mood-stabilizing magnesium. Okra can be prepared in a number of different ways, to include stir frying and oven roasting, and it goes well with a variety of spices.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Okra contains lots of B vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but no fat or cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Okra contains large amounts of fiber, which is good for digestion and helps regulate cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Okra is a versatile ingredient that can be roasted or stir fried with a variety of different spices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Known as ladies\u2019 finger traditionally in India, and used in a gamut of pan-Indian cuisines, okra is a wonderful green veggie, which boasts a wealth of nutrients and wellness benefits.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.femina.in\/wellness\/diet\/health-benefits-of-okra-129924.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.femina.in\/wellness\/diet\/health-benefits-of-okra-129924.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Okra is a tasty and nutritious green vegetable with a wide variety of nutritional and culinary virtues. 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