DID YOU KNOW

THAT OKRA.. ACTS LIKE

SILYMARIN
Recent study shows that Okra has the
same effect in the live like silymarin. The
antioxidant effect of Okra is comparable to
silymarin.

FOOD FOR
PREGNANT
WOMEN
Rich in Vitamin C: Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron,
which promotes the growth of the baby.
High in folate: Okra is a potent source of folate, which
lowers the risk of birth defects in the baby.

FUN FACTS:
SERVES AS ANTI-
70% of the crops from Asia are being
OXIDANT AND
exported worldwide GOOD FOR THE
Did you know cotton and okra are
cousins? The plants are botanically SKIN
related from the same scientific Okra is an excellent moisturizer for dry and itchy skin.
family Malvaceae. The nutrients found in okra helps to prevent skin
Okra is used to treat several illness pigmentation to rejuvenate your skin and repairing
such as diabetes, osteoporosis, heart damages. Vitamin C found in okra helps to maintain a
younger looking skin and to aid in repairing body tissues.
disease and many more!
This in turn helps keep your skin younger and also makes
it look more vibrant.

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