Control Diabetes With Okra (Bhindi)

Table of Content

1. Okra: a powerful ally in the fight against diabetes.

2. Okra Health Benefits

   2.1 High in Dietary Fiber

   2.2 Anti-Diabetic

   2.3 Anti-Hyperlipidemia

   2.4 Anti-Fatigue & Anti-Inflammatory

 3. What is the best way to consume okra?

   3.1 okra recipes

4. How To Make Okra Water For Diabetes

   4.1 Step By Step Preparation:

 5. Caution

Okra: a powerful ally in the fight against diabetes.

Okra, Bhindi in Hindi, or ladyfingers as it is commonly known, has long been a favourite food for health-conscious people across the world. Thanks to its many nutritional values, high fiber content, and low-calorie count, it is considered a good food for diabetes control.It is a green flowering plant that belongs to the hibiscus and cotton families.

Okra is a good source of various nutrients and minerals, including Potassium, Calcium, Vitamins B&C, and Folic acid. Its low fibre content and low-calorie count make it a good addition to the diabetic diet, as it improves glycemic control and insulin sensitivity.

Okra Health Benefits

1. High in Dietary Fiber

Foods that are high in fiber are considered healthy foods for a number of reasons: The fibre prolongs satiety and keeps hunger pangs at bay.

It also slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream thus improving blood sugar levels (BSL), and insulin sensitivity.

2. Anti-Diabetic

Orka/Lady-fingers/Bhindi is a rich source of multiple micronutrients, like flavonoids and polysaccharides—such as pectin that works in a variety of ways to lower/regulate BSL, improve your gut biome, and strengthen immunity. Pectin is a soluble fibre—a term that describes polysaccharides—that is often used as a thickening agent in jams and jellies. This property also turns it into a gel in your digestive tract, which provides multiple health benefits.

Its gelling property helps soften stools and speed throughput of waste matter, thus relieving constipation. It also can lower cholesterol, regulate triglyceride levels and improve BSL control. Some studies have shown a significant improvement (reduction) in LDL cholesterol too. Pectin has been proven to promote fat loss by promoting fullness in the stomach and thus reducing calorie intake.

3. Anti-Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is a condition characterized by high lipids, I.e. cholesterol, and triglycerides. It is marked by a tendency to increase fatty deposits, which can raise the risk of blockages in the arteries.

A healthy diet is the first line of defense in such cases, and okra can be a powerful ally. Its high soluble fibre content, antioxidant- and anti-diabetic-properties help to reduce the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease, as well as diabetes.

4. Anti-Fatigue & Anti-Inflammatory

Okra contains a high proportion of polyphenols and flavonoids that improve the body’s recovery time and give it a robust anti-fatigue effect.

It also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which help strengthen the immune system, and resist disease-causing pathogens.

What is the best way to consume okra?

Okra is a versatile vegetable and can be incorporated to one’s diet in a number of ways: you can have it raw, stir-fried, pickled, or by drinking water in which it has been left standing overnight.

It can be cooked as a vegetable, steamed, or made into a salad. There are a number of ways to have this delicious, diabetes-fighting vegetable.

How To Make Okra Water For Diabetes

In the world of health and fitness, okra water is quickly gaining popularity. You can also use them to make delicious detox water. Here's how you can make it at home.

Step By Step Preparation:

Step 1

• Simply cut the ends off 2-3 orka pods, slice 2-3

Step 2

• Immerse in a glass of water.

Step 3

• Leave it to stand overnight.

Step 4

• In the morning, squeeze the gel from the pods into the water

Step 5

• Drink up.
  
  

Caution

Please make sure you stringently monitor your biomarkers and keep your clinician informed of any changes to your diet or routine. Supplements, even natural ones, can cause your blood sugar to drop drastically. If you feel uneasy or your BSL fluctuates, please consult your doctor immediately.