{"id":1675,"date":"2018-06-15T15:24:57","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T15:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1495"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:20:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:50:52","slug":"heres-why-you-should-include-okra-in-your-diabetic-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-should-include-okra-in-your-diabetic-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Why You Should Include Okra in Your Diabetic Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-should-include-okra-in-your-diabetic-diet\/#Preparing_Bhindi_%E2%80%93_Foods_that_Controls_Diabetes\" title=\"Preparing Bhindi \u2013 Foods that Controls Diabetes\">Preparing Bhindi \u2013 Foods that Controls Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-should-include-okra-in-your-diabetic-diet\/#Other_Health_Benefits_of_Okra\" title=\"Other\u00a0Health Benefits of Okra\">Other\u00a0Health Benefits of Okra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c9\">A diabetic patient in India cannot escape two significantly important foods for diabetics \u2013 karela and okra. As a diabetic food, having a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c9\">low glycemic index<\/span><span class=\"c3\">\u00a0of below 20, it is highly useful to balance high blood sugar, so much so that even the water of okra soaked overnight when taken on an empty stomach has a tremendous impact on blood sugars. In the diet plan for diabetes, the other health benefits of okra as food to control diabetes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1675\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c5 lst-kix_p62u88e8b23a-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Preventing and improving constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Lowering cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Reducing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Improving energy levels and improving symptoms of depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Helping to treat sore throat, irritable bowel, ulcers and lung inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h.908ckki5qt6g\" class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_Bhindi_%E2%80%93_Foods_that_Controls_Diabetes\"><\/span><span class=\"c4\">Preparing Bhindi \u2013 Foods that Controls Diabetes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c3\">Eaten raw, cooked, steamed and fried, okra can be prepared as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"c5 lst-kix_pzwf8jdgcdvj-0 start\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Add them to soups and stews. However washing them properly is very essential as they are sprayed with pesticides and insecticides. You can also opt for the organic variety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">After removing the top pods and bottom tips, you can cut and slice the pods as desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Then chop or slice the pods for frying or stewing under low heat oil. This will soften the mucilaginous content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Okra serves as a great vegetable for preserving pickles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">The leaves of okra can also be cooked or even eaten raw as salads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Another interesting way to cook okra is to blanch them for about 3-4 minutes and drain and dry prior to slicing them. Then add the okra to the dish in the end which will lower the moisture content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Okra can also be shallow dried, which serves as the most commonly used method to cook.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"h.l7q7ifb0xwl5\" class=\"c2 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Health_Benefits_of_Okra\"><\/span>Other\u00a0<span class=\"c4\">Health Benefits of Okra<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c3\">Being a rich source of dietary fibre, vital vitamins and minerals, okra is full of antioxidants and is known as the ultimate health enhancer given the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c5 lst-kix_f0s2kccpsrmc-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Preventing and improving constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Reducing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colorectal cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Lowering cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Helping to treat sore throat, irritable bowel, ulcers and lung inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c3\">Improving energy levels and improving symptoms of depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/benefits-of-bhindi-for-diabetes-patients\/\">Read More: <em>Benefits of Bhindi For Diabetes Patients<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c9\">Diabetics should add okra as their foods to eat for diabetes after consulting their healthcare professional or personalized diabetes educator. Also, it is important to keep monitoring your blood sugar levels usin<\/span><span class=\"c9\">g a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c9\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c9\">\u00a0to keep your bloo<\/span><span class=\"c3\">d sugar levels in control. 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