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==Special Precautions of Okra==

==The benefits of Okra are==

It is one of the best plants for healthy digestion; it cleanses the bowels by soothing intestinal membranes with its vegetable mucin, the substance that gives okra its sticky texture. It also contains soluble and insoluble fiber, which are essential for digestive health. Okra powder is a great source of vitamins A and B, calcium, potassium and folic acid.

* Rich in vitamins and minerals

* Prostate Cancer : A study made up of 3,800 men and published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention showed that over the course of 10 years the Southern diet—consisting of okra, grits, cornbread, beans, rice, and sweet potatoes—reduced the risk of prostate cancer by as much as 40%.

* In 2012, researchers discovered a new type of lectin in okra that possessed anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.