Okra is a green flowering plant which is known for its delicious taste and nutritional value. A commonly used vegetable in every household, many people are unaware of its beauty benefits. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, it also includes magnesium, potassium, and folate. Boosting our immunity and helping build strong bones, okra water helps you to easily absorb important nutrients and helps in providing glowing and healthy skin and hair health.
Let’s see some of the beauty advantages of consuming okra water everyday.
1. Improves skin health
Okra water improves our skin’s texture and reduces blemishes while preventing the formation of pigmentation. Brimming with vitamins A and C, it helps fight free radicals and therefore reduces the signs of ageing. Consuming okra water also regulates blood sugar which prevents the degradation of collagen and therefore reduces the formation of advanced glycation end products.
Okra water also retains moisture in the skin, whereas hydrates and maintains the skin’s elasticity. Consuming okra water every day in the morning can act like a natural detoxifier helping in removing the toxins present on the top layer of our skin and improving overall skin health.
2. Improves hair health
A rich source of vitamins A and C which are essential for hair growth nourishes our scalp and improves the overall health of our hair. Consuming okra water can help promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and thus add shine to our hair. The okra’s mucilage can be also used as a natural conditioner to moisturise our scalp and scare away the unwanted dirt and dandruff present on our scalp.
Is it okay to consume it every day?
Okra water is safe to consume every day, but if you drink it a lot then it might result in an upset stomach and bloating, because of its high fibre content. If you do not have an adequate amount of fibre in your diet and start consuming okra water every day in large quantities, then get ready for a bloated stomach.
How to make it?
Okra should be soaked in water for 24 hours causing a thick gel-like texture which needs to be consumed at one to go first thing in the morning everyday.
Bottom line
From improving digestion to promoting weight loss there are tons of health benefits of okra water. This humble vegetable is also effective in the range of improving your skin and hair health if consumed in a certain quantity everyday without creating a hole in your pocket.
Source: Timesofindia
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