Famous by the name Bhindi all over India. And also called as Okra, Lady's Finger and with many other names in regional wise. Lady's Finger is a very cheap and simply found green vegetable having great source of the vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and other healthy nutrients required for the normal growth and development of the body. It is widely cultivated in the tropical, subtropical and other warm regions of the world. Some people like it eating raw as it tastes good. It is widely known for its availability of high level soluble and insoluble dietary fibers.

Lady Finger health benefits

Lay's Finger has amazing health nourishing green vegetable beneficial for weight management, cholesterol and blood sugar level regulation, flawless skin, bone strength, cancer protection and so many. It has high amount of fiber content, folates, antioxidant property which are available in Okra/Lady's finger at affordable cost.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF RAW LADY’S FINGER/OKRA/BHINDI

Energy: 31 Kcal

Carbohydrate: 7.03 g

Sugars: 1.48 g

Water: 90.17 g

Protein: 2.0 g

Fat: 0.1 g

Dietary fibres: 3.2 g

Vitamins

Thiamine: 0.200 mg

Riboflavin: 0.060 mg

Niacin: 1.000 mg

Pantothenic acid: 0.245 mg

Pyridoxine: 0.215 mg

Folates: 88 µg

Vitamin C: 21.1 mg

Vitamin A: 375 IU

Vitamin E: 0.36 mg

Vitamin K: 53 µg

Electrolytes

Sodium: 8 mg

Potassium: 303 mg

Minerals

Calcium: 81 mg

Iron: 0.80 mg

Magnesium: 57 mg

Manganese: 0.990 mg

Phosphorus: 63 mg

Selenium: 0.7 µg

Zinc: 0.60 mg

Copper: 0.094 mg

Phyto-nutrients

Beta-Carotene: 225 µg

Lutein-zeaxanthin: 516 µg

Amazing health Benefits of Lady's Finger:


Manages the Blood glucose levels:

lady's fingers are the rich source of fibers. The high level dietary fibres makes it able to help diabetic people by managing the level of blood glucose as it delays the sugar absorption in the intestine. The special substance called eugenol which helps in fighting with the diabetes and its complicated symptoms.

Improves the Digestive System:

best source of dietary fibers which is very essential for the healthy functioning of digestive system. It also gives the relief from chronic constipation problem as soluble fibers found in it have tendency to absorb water which makes stool soft and painless while passing.

Helps in Weight Loss:

Lady's Fingers are low calorie vegetable and loaded with low sodium which are very beneficial for weight loss people. Dietary fibers found in it play a great role in the weight management especially for the people who are overweight and obese.

Reduces the Serom Cholesterol Level:

The soluble dietary fibers which help in lowering the serum cholesterol level thus reduces the risk of various heart diseases.The high pectin level also helps in reducing the blood cholesterol level by regulating the bile production through intestines.

Improves the Skin glow:

Lay's Finger contains good amount of iron and folates which enhances the production of hemoglobin which is very good for skin health. It improves the blood circulation to the whole body which provides glow, shine and natural pinkness to the skin.

Improves the Hair Condition:

Lady’s finger water provides help to get rid from the hair problems. Lady’s finger water can be prepared by boiling pieces of lady’s finger into water and let it cool after straining. Add half lemon juice to it and use to rinse hair. It also prevents skin from the acne, black spots, psoriasis and other skin problems.

Improves the sexual Health:

It helps in improving the sexual health among men if eaten regularly as it is the rich source of vitamins, antioxidants and zinc. It helps in treating the erectile problems and enhancing the sexual stamina among men by fulfilling the zinc deficiency.