Okra is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable and is a great choice to include in slimming diets. In addition, okra is also widely used to aid in controlling diabetes as it helps regulate blood sugar levels.
The okra is widely used in typical dishes in Brazil, such as the traditional chicken with okra from Minas Gerais, and its consumption brings benefits such as:
- Helping to lose weight, because it contains few calories and is rich in fiber, which increases the sensation of satiety;
- Control blood sugar levels, due to their low carbohydrate content and high fiber presence;
- Improve intestinal transit, due to its high fiber presence;
- Help control cholesterol levels by containing soluble fibers, which decrease the absorption of fats in the intestine;
- Reduce stress and help relax by being rich in magnesium;
- Prevent anemia by containing folic acid;
- Maintain bone health by being rich in calcium.
To obtain these benefits, you must include the okra in the food routine, and it can be included in soups, sautéed, juices and salads. See other fiber-rich foods that help you lose weight and control diabetes.
Nutritional information
The following table gives nutritional information for 100 g raw okra.
| Raw okra | |
| Energy | 30 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fibers | 4.6 g |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Calcium | 112 mg |
| Phosphor | 56 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
Many nutrients are present in okra baba, but it does not always please the palate. To remove it, a tip is to cut the tip of the okra and soak them in water with lemon or vinegar for 30 minutes. Then you should wash and dry the okra, and use them the way you want.
Chicken Recipe with Okra
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, about 1.5 kg
- 200 g of okra
- 2 lemons
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped tomato
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- salt, pepper and green-smelling to taste
Method of preparation:
Season the chicken with onions, garlic, peppers and tomatoes and reserve. If you want okra without baba, you should soak it in water with the lemon juice for about 20 to 30 minutes. Take the chicken to braise over medium heat and when it is white, add water to cook. Add salt, pepper and green scent to taste to season. Cut the okra into cubes and after 20 minutes of cooking chicken, add them to the pan and leave to cook for another 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve still warm. See more recipes for slimming with okra.
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