OKRO AND ITS BENEFITS
OKRO LEAVES OKRO Okro or Okra as its being called in different parts of the world (most people also call it ladies finger) is a highly nutritious plant. The leaves, seed and the body all has its benefits . At the end of this post am sure you all will value it more than ever. Firstly, lets talk about the leave. I dont know whats its called in other tribes but the yoruba refer to it as EWE ILASA. When this leave is matured it becomes tougher and develops an acidic flavour and release its natural value which includes Vitamin A,Vitamin C, Iron,Protein and Calcium. The leave can be prepared as salad or soup. Somewhere in Oyo state called Igbo Ora, I learnt eating the leaves helps in boosting your reproductive system, thereby making it possible for you to have twin babies. Now lets talk about the benefits okro (ladies fingers) OKRO BENEFITS: *It helps in giving good eyesight *It helps in reducing rapid high cholesterol due to the high fibre it contains *It helps to det