Health tip # 37

Lady’s finger

This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. Lady’s finger(Okra) is widely available in Asian countries and is considered to be originated around Ethiopia in 12th century.

It is generally longish, slim, light green in color, slightly bent, and has a tapering end which resembles the finger of a woman. Because of this reason the name Lady’s finger arose. 

“Bhindi” is an hindi name which symbolize some aspects of the Hindu culture, but from the beginning it has always been a red dot worn on the forehead, most commonly to represent a married woman.

No Matter how you consume this little green vegetable you can reap the health benefits any time of the year.

• Okra is said to be the best remedy in reducing the high protein level in the urine preventing kidney related disease.
• Drinking Okra water daily in the morning helps in…