Okra Can be Good

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What is there to say about okra? People seem to either really enjoy okra or really hate it.  There doesn’t seem to be many middle ground. Okra is very common in cajun cooking and in the southern parts of the United States. It is a shame that Okra isn’t as popular in other parts of the United States. You can usually find okra in your local market in the froze food section.

Eating Okra is very healthy for you, and there are a number of reasons for this. One benefit of eating okra is that it can be used as a demulcent. This is a compound that can coat and ultimately sooth inflammation and pain of membranes. Mucilage is the slimy compound that can sooth mucus membranes. Herbalists believe that this can assist people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or suffer from irregularity with their intestines.

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Another reason to consider adding okra to your diet is it is low in calories but high in nutrients. Foods that are high in fiber and low in calories are filling and great for people who are trying to loose weight. The high fiber in okra also helps keep your digestive track healthy. Okra also is high in a number of vitamins such as B, A, and C. This is a very heart healthy veggie. It can assist in lowering cholesterol, which makes your heart very happy.

Culinarily speaking, okra is often used in gumbos and soups. Okra has the unique ability to help thicken soups with its mucilage. Some people do enjoy eating okra raw such as on salads.  This is up to personal opinion. The flavor of okra has been compared to eggplant. Fried okra is also a common way to eat it.  Frying also helps to reduce the slimy texure also. You can also steam or boil okra but it will a bit more slimy.

There are a large number of different recipes you can use that include okra. To truly enjoy okra though you should try it with some Cajun cooking!

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