Logo
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢٤ م
Pumpkin is a favorite autumn ingredient, but you may wonder whether it’s healthy.

Indeed, pumpkin is very nutritious and low in calories. Plus, it’s more versatile than you may think. It can be cooked into savory and sweet dishes alike.

This article reviews the nutritional properties of pumpkin and its various uses and benefits.
2 + 5 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢٣ م
Pumpkin: Nutrition, Benefits and How to Eat

Pumpkin is a healthy, versatile vegetable that’s loaded with a variety of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Most of the health benefits of pumpkin are focused on its fiber content and micronutrients, including beta carotene and vitamin A.
7 + 1 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢٢ م
Imam Ali (PBUH) said: What a difference is there between a deed whose pleasure passes away leaving behind it the pangs of pain and punishment and the deed whose oppressive harshness comes to an end leaving behind Divine rewards!
1 + 6 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢٢ م
The bottom line
Okra is a nutritious food with many health benefits.

It’s rich in magnesium, folate, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, K1, and A.

Okra may benefit pregnant women, heart health, and blood sugar control. It may even have anticancer properties.

Cooking okra can be simple. Add it to your grocery list to try a new ingredient with powerful health effects.
5 + 3 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢١ م
ImamlALi (PBUH) said: Whoever is not diligent in his work, will suffer; who- ever has no share of Allah in his wealth and in his life then there is no place for him in His Realm.
1 + 6 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢١ م
To avoid slimy okra, follow these simple cooking techniques:

Cook okra at high heat.
Avoid crowding your pan or skillet, as this will reduce
the heat and cause sliminess.
Pickling okra may reduce the slime factor.
Cooking it in an acid-like tomato sauce reduces the
gumminess.
Simply slice and roast okra in your oven.
Grill it until it’s slightly charred.

Okra can become slimy when cooked. To prevent this, follow…
Read more read more
2 + 9 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/٢٠ م
Imam Ali (PBUH) said: If you understand the Majesty of Allah, then you will not attach any importance to the creatures.
4 + 9 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/١٩ م
Imam Ali (PBUH) said: This world is not a permanent place, it is a passage, a road on which you are passing. There are two kinds of people here: One is the kind of those who have sold their souls for eternal damnation, the other is of those who have purchased their souls and freed them from damnation.
2 + 9 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/١٩ م
Easy to add to your diet

Though okra may not be a staple in your kitchen, it’s quite easy to cook.

When purchasing okra, look for smooth and tender green pods without brown spots or dried ends. Store them in the fridge for up to four days before cooking.

Usually, okra is used in soups and stews like gumbo. It contains mucilage, a thick substance that becomes gummy when heated.
7 + 8 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/١٨ م
Another study that followed 6,000 non-pregnant women over 5 years discovered that 23% of participants had inadequate folate concentrations in their blood.

Okra is a good source of folate, with 1 cup (100 grams) providing 15% of a woman’s daily needs for this nutrient.

Eating okra may help pregnant women meet their daily folate needs.
Folate is important for preventing neural tube defects.
5 + 4 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/١٧ م
Beneficial for pregnant women

Folate (vitamin B9) is an important nutrient for pregnant women. It helps lower the risk of a neural tube defect, which affects the brain and spine of a developing fetus.

It’s recommended that all women of childbearing age consume 400 mcg of folate every day.

A review that included 12,000 healthy adult women found that most consumed just 245 mcg of folate per day, on average.
4 + 6 =
منذ 1 سنوات   نشر في  ٢٠٢٤/١٠/١٦ م
Researchers suggested that the okra decreased sugar absorption in the digestive tract, leading to a more stable blood sugar response.

That said, okra may interfere with metformin, a common diabetes medication. Therefore, eating okra is not recommended for those taking this drug.

Eating okra has been linked to blood sugar control. Yet, some
research suggests that it may interfere with common diabetes medications.
9 + 2 =