Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant.There is mention about okra water in Ayurveda. It is considered to be good for weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol control, heart diseases, to name but a few. As per Ayurveda, drinking okra soup or okra water daily in the morning protects you against various health problems. Okra contains protein, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium and copper.
It contains:
- Serving Size –80 g
- Average Calaries – 18
- Protein – 1.5 gms
- Fat –0.2 gms
- Carbs – 4 gms