Okra, the Chinese literary name curry yellow sunflower, also known as okra, is a crisp and juicy patina. It is the representative of the "high-end" vegetables popular in the last two years. People who have eaten should know that there is a layer of transparent mucus after the okra is cut. So, what is the mucus in the okra? Can you eat?

What is the mucus inside the okra?

The transparent mucus in the okra is actually a kind of sugar polymer, which has a very strong health care effect on humans, so it can be safely consumed.

This viscous liquid is one of the nutritional essences of okra, rich in soluble dietary fiber, pectin, gum arabic, hydroxymethyl cellulose. When these soluble fiber is taken with a meal, it not only combines with fatty acids, but also reduces fat absorption and lowers cholesterol. It also absorbs water and expands, which increases the residence time of food in the stomach and slows down the digestion and absorption rate of carbohydrates. In order to prevent blood sugar from rising too fast after meals.

The nutritional value of okra

1, help digestion

Okra fruit contains a kind of viscous liquid and arabinose, galactan, rhamnose, protein, etc., often eat to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, stomach and intestines.

2, prevention of anemia

Okra contains a variety of nutrients such as iron, calcium and sugar, and has the effect of preventing anemia.

3, protect eyesight

It contains vitamin A and beta-carotene, which is good for retinal health and maintains vision.

4, anti-cancer and anti-cancer

It is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which can enhance the body's anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects.

5, whitening skin

It is also rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health-care effect on the skin, but also makes the skin white and delicate.

6, calcium supplementation

Okra is also rich in calcium. And its low oxalic acid content, so the absorption rate of calcium is higher, better than milk, is a good source of calcium for vegetarians and children in development.

7, kidney

Okra also contains special medicinal ingredients, which can strengthen the kidney and tonic, and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on male organic diseases. It enjoys the reputation of “plant Viagra”.

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