Okra Fights Cancer Cells

 

There is another health benefit that has been discovered from Okra. The lectin in Okra which is known as Abelmoschus Esculent is found to capable of getting rid of human breast cancer cells. I gladly say that this is a wonderful discovery and good news to every woman in the society who is prone breast cancer. Further studies also shown the eating Okra in a regular basis slows down the growth and development of cancer cells in the body. In another research conducted shown that Okra help fights prostate cancer which is common men.

Okra is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is also high in fiber which is good for our digestive system.

Okra is a healthy and nutritious vegetable abundant in tropical countries like the Philippines. Varieties of okra were grown in different farms giving mass production for local consumption and exportation to other countries specifically Japan. It looks like a finger especially on some breed which are long and slim. This is the reason why it is also called "Lady Finger".

Okra is used for various vegetable recipes and other cuisines. It is known to be a main ingredient in soup which is popular in Japan. Some people do not like its slippery mucus sap but others love it. Well, just think what weighs more, the health benefits or the taste and textures?