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Lady’s Fingers go by many names, depending on where in the world you find yourself : Okra, Okro, Ngombo, Gumbo, Bamia, Bhindi. They are a tall flowering plant that produces edible green pods containing a large number of white seeds. Okra pods are very rich in mucilaginous fibre, and are known to have a positive effect on blood sugar levels regulation (making them a superfood for anyone with or at risk of developing diabetes). In addition, okra is very low calorie, low in fat, with no cholesterol or saturated fats, it is high in fibre and rich in vitamins and minerals. The pods are generally eaten as a vegetable, chopped in a stew or stir fried. As a herbal remedy, okra is used to make a raw or boiled decoction that can be used to soothe inflammation of mucous membranes (such as in sore throats), to soothe itchy skin, as a skin moisturiser and softener and as a lubricant for the intestinal tract.
Posted by: kim On: 20/07/2010
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