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OKRA


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SCIENTIFIC NAME: HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS

FRANCAIS: GOMBO







General Description:

Ethiopian slaves brought the okra plant to America's South, where it's still popular today. The green okra pods have a ridged skin and a tapered, oblong shape. Although available fresh year-round in the South, the season for the rest of the country is from about May through October. When buying fresh okra look for firm, brightly colored pods under 4 inches long. Larger pods may be tough and fibrous. Avoid those that are dull in color, limp or blemished. Refrigerate okra in a plastic bag for up to 3 days. Canned and frozen okra is also available. These green pods can be prepared in a variety of ways including braising, baking and frying. When cooked, okra gives off a rather viscous substance that serves to thicken any liquid in which it is cooked. Throughout the South, it's a favorite ingredient in many dishes, the best known being GUMBO, where it's used both for thickening and for flavor. Fresh okra contains fair amounts of vitamins A and C.


NUTRIENT NOTES:

Serving Size Analyzed: 1 cup



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GRAPH 1 (ABOVE). Total Calories (33) as part of a 2200 calorie daily dietary intake.

Protein (2 grams per 1 cup )
Fat (0.1 grams per 1 cup )
Carbohydrate (7.63 grams per 1 cup )

CHART 1 (ABOVE). Macronutrient Breakdown By Percentage.



GRAPH 2 (ABOVE). Micronutrient breakdown as percentage of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Serving size: 1 cup .

BLOOD TYPE DIET VALUES

Follow Secretor value if you do not know your secretor status.

TYPE A:
Secretor:
BENEFICIAL: Contains an agglutinin which modifies disease susceptibility.

Non Secretor:
BENEFICIAL: Contains an agglutinin which modifies disease susceptibility.


    TYPE B:
    Secretor:
    NEUTRAL

    Non Secretor:
    BENEFICIAL


      TYPE AB:
      Secretor:
      NEUTRAL

      Non Secretor:
      NEUTRAL


        TYPE O:
        Secretor:
        BENEFICIAL: Contains component which positively influences known disease susceptibility.

        Non Secretor:
        BENEFICIAL: Contains component which positively influences known disease susceptibility.



          LECTIN CHARACTERIZATION:

          • No data on this food.


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          SPECIAL NOTE:
          • This food can be a significant source of folate (87.8 mcgs per 1 cup .)

          GENETIC MODIFICATIONNo data on this food.
          PESTICIDESNo data on this food.
          CONTAMINATIONNo data on this food.
          IRRADIATIONNo data on this food.
          ANTIOXIDANTSNo data on this food.
          ALLERGENSNo data on this food.
          GLYCEMIC INDEX This food has a moderate Glycemic Index.


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