Okra, also known as lady’s fingers, has long been favoured as food for the health-conscious. It contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. Okra is low in calories and has high dietary fiber content. Okra has been suggested to help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Eight medium-sized pods are estimated to contain 3 grams of fiber. This bulk fiber quality has several benefits: It helps digestion, cuts hunger cravings, and keeps the stomach fuller for longer. Foods that are high in fiber content are an important part of dietary treatment options for diabetes. Increased dietary fiber intake has been shown to promote better glycemic control and improve insulin sensitivity.
Managing stress levels is an important part of managing diabetes. Long-term, high stress levels can cause blood sugar levels to spike. Mental health should be a part of any diabetes treatment plan, and using okra and its derivative seeds can be a part of that plan. Okra has been found to lower cholesterol levels in diabetic lab mice. Foods with high fiber content and antioxidant qualities are recommended for those with diabetes because they lower cholesterol. People with diabetes are more likely to have unhealthy cholesterol levels. When high cholesterol levels are combined with diabetes, the outlook is not good. That is why it is so critical to make sure that your diet contains healthy cholesterol.
One study indicates that recovery times and fatigue levels can be improved by use of the okra plant. By including okra in your diet along with a healthy exercise routine, you may be able to work out for longer and recover more quickly from your exercise. Cardiovascular activity is an essential part of preventing and treating diabetes. This means that the okra plant may contribute to a more active lifestyle.
Drinking okra water is a new method of using okra. Drinking it helps lessen diabetes symptoms. The drink is made by putting okra pods in water and soaking them overnight. Some of the valuable nutrients in the skin and seed pods will dissolve into the water. If you’re not crazy about the taste of okra, drinking this okra water solution is a quick and simple way to derive the benefits of okra without eating it. Some people prefer to cut the okra into thin slices instead of soaking the pods whole. If you are going to prepare okra water this way, be prepared for a drink that is slightly bitter.
If you are already on a treatment plan for your diabetes, make sure to keep your medical professional up to date with any tweaks oradditions to your diabetes treatment plan.
By: Mercy Kukah
