Yesterday (click here) we presented a very quick and simple dish that used okra as the main ingredient. Today we will share some important nutritional information about this versatile and universal vegetable.
For starters, the okra plant's species name is Abelmoschus esculentus. It is a member of the marrow family and, surprisingly, is related to various plants such as the hibiscus, cocoa and cotton.
Source of nutritional table: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/okra.html
Here are some interesting scientific research papers that detail the potential health benefits of okra in conditions such as diabetes mellitus (click here). Besides the rich nutritional content of okra, some of these health benefits are attributed to the mucilaginous fiber (also known in our home as sticky, slimy goo) in okra.
Interestingly, some people should consider talking to their doctor first before eating okra regularly; because okra contains high levels of oxalic acid, some individuals who get many kidney stones should be careful about regular consumption of okra. Check this interesting .pdf for a detailed list of foods high in oxalate: http://www.ohf.org/docs/OxalateContent092003.pdf
“When pride retreats from a man, humility begins to dwell in him, and the more pride is diminished, so much more does humility grow. The one gives way to the other as to its opposite. Darkness departs and light appears. Pride is darkness, but humility is light.”
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, Journey to Heaven: Counsels on the Particular Duties of Every Christian
Source: http://orthodoxchurchquotes.com/tag/humility/
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