Is it right to drink okra water to control blood sugar and lose weight? Hot brew or cold brew, which one is better? Nutritionist answers...

When it comes to controlling blood sugar, many people will immediately think of drinking "okra water". In Japan, okra is regarded as "green ginseng". Because okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, vitamin C and soluble fiber, it is said that regular consumption can aid digestion, beautify the skin, facilitate bowel movements, and also relieve chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. In addition, recently, as a Japanese female celebrity publicly announced that she successfully lost weight by drinking "okra green tea", okra has become popular again. Is it really that magical? Is it better to use hot water or cold water when drinking? Let’s hear the nutritionist’s detailed explanation.

Okra is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber and antioxidants

In Japan, okra is called "green ginseng" because of its rich nutrition and edible value. Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that every 100g of okra (about 8 to 9 pieces) has only 40 calories and 4.1g of water-soluble dietary fiber, which can increase satiety, help gastrointestinal motility and detoxification, and delay sugar absorption. In addition, the rich vitamin A helps cell differentiation and normal metabolism; the antioxidant vitamin C and soluble fiber have a health-care effect on the skin; and beta-carotene can remove free radicals in the body and enhance immunity.

In addition, okra has a low oxalic acid content and is easier to absorb than the calcium in milk, making it a good source of calcium. Okra also contains a large amount of potassium ions, which can metabolize sodium ions and eliminate edema. Okra contains sticky protein and pectin, which help slow down the body's absorption of sugar. Diabetic patients can eat it in moderation.

Okra is called "green ginseng" because of its rich nutrition and edible value.

Japanese people love to drink "Okra green tea water" to lose weight**

In recent years, the charm of okra has been equated with weight loss. Ever since Japanese physician Masuomi Tomita proposed that drinking okra with green tea can reduce sugar absorption and promote gastrointestinal motility, "okra green tea water" has been used to help people who want to lose weight. In addition, Japanese actress Saito Kozue also successfully reduced her weight from 83.3kg to 78.3kg, her blood sugar from 199 to 71, and even her constipation in three weeks by drinking "okra green tea water".

Is drinking okra green tea to lose weight really so magical and effective? Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that we should first look at green tea, because it contains caffeine. The right amount of caffeine can activate fat-decomposing enzymes and convert fat into calories. Green tea is also rich in catechins, which not only have high antioxidant properties, but can also inhibit the proliferation of adipose tissue, promote cell metabolism, reduce fat accumulation, and are rich in vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, which help with weight loss, diuresis and beauty effects.

Okra green tea helps control weight

As for okra, it contains dietary fiber, which can increase satiety, help gastrointestinal motility, and achieve the effect of controlling weight and preventing constipation. Therefore, okra and green tea can be said to be a "powerful combination" and do have the effect of assisting weight control. When eating, throw okra into the green tea. Okra contains water-soluble dietary fiber and is not heat-resistant, so it can be brewed with warm water or cold water. Be careful not to let the water temperature be too high to avoid destroying the nutrition of okra.

Okra and green tea are a powerful combination that can help with weight control.

Here is how to make your own "Okra Green Tea":

【Okra Green Tea】

Ingredients: 10 washed okra, about 1 liter of water, 2 green tea bags.

STEP 1: Put 2 tea bags into 1 liter of water at the same time.

STEP 2: Cut off the head of the okra and soak it in water.

STEP 3: After making it, it is recommended to put it in the refrigerator for about 8 to 12 hours before drinking. You can also add honey for flavoring, which will make the flavor better.

Okra is high in potassium, so these people should eat less

Nutritionist Gao Minmin reminds that there are some things to pay attention to when eating okra. People with kidney stones and high uric acid should pay attention to it because okra contains high concentrations of oxalate, which will combine with kidney and gallstones, affecting stone excretion and causing gout and other related diseases. People with poor kidney function should pay attention because okra is high in potassium, so they should eat less of it, especially for dialysis patients. In addition, okra is a cold food, so people who are prone to diarrhea and cold hands and feet, people with weak constitutions, and those who often have diarrhea should eat less of it to avoid making the discomfort worse.