This Vegetable Could Help Cure Diabetes

Health Benefits of Okra

Okra contains multiple vitamins and minerals like B1 and B2; antioxidants; rutin; vitamin C; vitamin K and folate. It’s also a great fiber source that helps our body to digest and maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Okra has three forms which are famous for medicinal purpose which are the okra water, okra peels and powdered seeds. Studies shows that okra water is good for maintaining the blood sugar levels in our body, while roasted okra seeds has been used for some time in Turkey to cure diabetes and is confirmed to be effective in reducing blood sugar.

Research shows that okra is a natural cure for Diabetes. One animal study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & BioAllied Sciences and performed by researchers from India used rats in which diabetes had been induced. This study found that the seeds and peel of okra have anti-diabetic properties which led the rats to stabilized blood glucose levels—the prime concern in all diabetic animals, including humans.

How to Make Okra Water to Treat Diabetes

Extracting the goodness of okra to treat diabetes is almost too simplistic to be believed—but it works! Some people claim that okra water, consumed daily, can help stave off the disease of diabetes and restore health in people struggling to keep their blood sugar levels normal. Here’s how to prepare it:

1) Thoroughly wash 4 medium size okra pods

2) Clip off both ends of the pods

3) Poke the pods with a fork on opposite sides or split them in half

4) Place the pods into a glass and cover them with clean, room-temperature water

5) Allow okra to sit in water overnight

6) Give the pods a good squeeze before removing from the water (to release any leftover sap)

7) Discard the pods and gulp down the water!
Do this once per day to reduce the effects of existing diabetes or to keep diabetes at bay as a pre-diabetic person.

Continues research is still being conducted to improve the miraculous benefits of okra. Make it a habit to take natural remedies first before undergoing drugs or any procedure. If diabetes symptom would persist, consult your doctor.