By Shreya Goswami
From aiding weight loss to boosting your immunity, eating Bhindi or Okra this summer can provide you with plenty pf health benefits. Here are some you should know more about.
With only 33 calories every 100 grams, bhindi is very good for those who want to lose weight.
Packed with essential nutrients, including vitamin C and antioxidants, bhindi can give your immunity a huge boost.
A compound called pectin in bhindi helps lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Packed with fibre, bhindi can help regulate blood sugar levels and help those with diabetes stay healthy.
Loaded with vitamin K, iron and folate, bhindi can help you prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
Pregnant women need plenty of folate to ensure pregnancy and good health, and bhindi is rich in this compound.
Some studies show that bhindi is so rich in antioxidants that it can fight cancer by repairing cell damage.