Posted on 12/03/2024 9:29:59 AM PST by Red Badger
Okra water is an infused beverage made by soaking okra pods in water overnight and has become the latest health fad. Even though the drink is thought to offer health benefits like reducing blood sugar levels, supporting weight loss, and improving digestion, there are many side effects you can also have. From allergic reactions to gut issues and even kidney stones, read on to know about the hidden dangers of okra water.
Okra water can cause allergic reactions in some, who are not able to digest the high fructose levels in the vegetable
Okra or lady’s finger, popularly known as bhindi, is one of the most popular and healthiest vegetables consumed across India. Of late, a new trend of okra water—a vegetable-infused drink made by soaking fuzzy green okra pods in water overnight—went viral. Proponents of the beverage believe it offers many benefits, including improved blood sugar management, weight loss efforts, and digestion.
Okra water has been propagated for improving digestion as it neutralizes stomach acid associated with peptic ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. However, there are many risk factors associated with it. Hidden risks of okra water
While it is beneficial for most people, okra water can cause allergic reactions in s who are not able to digest the high fructose levels in the vegetable, which is typically grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
According to experts, okra can lead to severe gut problems in those with sensitivities and since it also contains oxalates – there is a high chance of developing kidney stones as well. Consuming too much okra water can interfere with blood-thinning medications due to its high vitamin K content.
Doctors suggest if you are not sure if the infused water will suit you, always try a smaller quantity first.
Benefits of okra
Doctors say okra pods have always been used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes since times immemorial and many studies have proved their benefits in lowering fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1C levels.
Since okra is packed with fibre and protein, it helps improve satiety and fat binding and reduces calorie intake, thereby enhancing your metabolism and weight loss. Okra water offers similar benefits and is said to aid weight loss, but research is yet to support this claim.
How to consume okra water?
Since okra water is a new trend, many people have been embracing the beverage on a trial-and-error basis. It is easy to make it at home by simply soaking okra pods or thinly sliced okra in water overnight. However, you must make sure to refrigerate the Okra water while it soaks.
In the morning, remove the okra and strain the water before drinking it.
For many, drinking okra water in the morning maximises its health benefits, but doctors always advise consulting with them before starting it in your daily routine to know about any implications. However, you can also enjoy whole okra in many different ways. The pods can be roasted, baked, boiled, pickled, or eaten fresh.
Okra Win-fry Ping!............
Why would I even think of Okra water??
Just make gumbo.
Yogurt made a market by adding them to school lunches...avocados made a market because they are cheap and they created lotsa different recipes. I lived without them for 80 years...and lotsa calories...
okra water is for whales
All these health benefits would come to people if they were more honest about their weight.
Admit you are fat and you need to lose weight. Stop being distracted by fads.
Deep fried okra for me.
If Okra says buy it, I buy it.
Maybe she’ll give me a car.
I think it was Kevin O’Leary who said...If you’re fat...stop eating so much..I think he was talking about Pharms and their never ending weight loss cr**.
“Deep fried okra for me”
It’s the only civilized way to eat the stuff.
Nothing but a dumb ass does that. Roll it in cornmeal and fry it. Serve with fried catfish or beans and rice.
I like Gumbo too!................
I thought fructose was bad for you, as in high-fructose corn syrup. Yet this stuff is being promoted as good for diabetics?
The poison is in the dosage. Even healthy foods, if eaten repetitively, can cause health problems. A varied diet is the best diet.
I’m happy to use it in gumbo or cornmealed and fried but mostly i just fry them whole in olive oil much as I would asparagus. Why would I want to merely get the ‘tea’ from it?
Uh... do not consume things you are allergic to. Thank you captain obvious.
According to experts, okra can lead to severe gut problems in those with sensitivities and since it also contains oxalates – there is a high chance of developing kidney stones as well. Consuming too much okra water can interfere with blood-thinning medications due to its high vitamin K content.
Oh my heavens.
If you are in reasonable health it is fine. If your health is wonky check LIKE YOU WOULD BEFORE ADDING ANYTHING ELSE TO YOUR DIET.
Doctors suggest if you are not sure if the infused water will suit you, always try a smaller quantity first.
Really? And here I was going to drink five gallons at a sitting.
I give up. The world has become so stupid I can not take it any more.
I prefer to eat my okra fried, although I’ll also eat it with tomatoes.
Not sure that the fiber benefit comes through with okra water.
There are other sources of protein and fiber to help regulate blood sugar that sound much more advisable.
This fad will fade just like all the rest.
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