Consumption of green vegetables is very beneficial for health. Bhindi is the most liked vegetable among the green vegetables found in summer. Bhindi not only enhances the taste of our food but also cures many diseases. Consumption of okra proves to be very effective for diabetic patients. Rich in fiber, ladyfinger keeps digestion right and controls the level of sugar in the blood.
The immunity of diabetic patients is very weak, for them lady finger is no less than any medicine. Bhindi makes immunity strong. Diabetes is a disease that if not controlled in time can lead to conditions like heart attack, brain stroke, kidney failure and multiple organ failure.
Health experts advise diabetic patients to consume okra. Talking about the nutrients of okra, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid and calcium are present in abundance in it. Consuming low glycemic index okra controls the level of sugar in the blood of diabetic patients.
According to the American Diabetes Association, okra without starch is beneficial for patients with diabetes. Let us know what are the benefits of eating okra and how to consume it.
Benefits of eating bhindi: Consuming okra not only controls diabetes but also controls cholesterol. Patients with diabetes are more prone to high cholesterol, so they need foods rich in antioxidants and fiber to manage cholesterol in the body. Along with controlling diabetes, lady’s finger is also effective in controlling cholesterol. Rich in antioxidant properties, okra relieves stress.
Include in your diet like this:
- Diabetes patients can consume lady’s finger by making it a vegetable, sugar control will remain.
- Bhindi water also proves beneficial for diabetic patients. To make bhindi water, cut the ladyfingers and soak them in water at night. After waking up in the morning, filter this water and consume it on an empty stomach. By drinking its water continuously, the level of sugar in the blood will be controlled.
- Bhindi can be consumed by diabetic patients by roasting or in the form of salad.