What is the difference between green okra and red okra?
1. Different colors
Red okra: Red okra is purple-red in the bud period, and the fruit it receives is also purple-red, which is also the origin of the name of red okra.
Green okra: Green okra is a common variety of okra, and green okra accounts for a large proportion in the market.
2. Different nutrition
Red okra: Red okra is high in antioxidants, mainly anthocyanins.
Green okra: Although green okra is also rich in nutrients, it does not contain anthocyanins.
3, the practice is different
Red okra: Red okra is mainly eaten raw and cold, mainly to ensure the absorption and utilization of anthocyanins.
Green okra: Green okra is mainly eaten cooked, supplements protein and other minerals, and enhances immunity.
4. Different effects
Red okra: Red okra is mainly eaten raw, mainly to absorb more antioxidants and enhance one's immunity.
Green okra: Green okra has a high tonic effect. After blanching, a lot of oxalic acid will be removed, and the cold will be relatively weak, and the health care effect is the main.
The efficacy and role of red okra
1. Clear internal heat
From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, red okra is a cold vegetable, which contains a lot of cold. After eating, it can neutralize the heat in the body. It is very suitable for people with hot constitution. It can be eaten in summer to clear away heat and eliminate heat effect.
2. Enhance eyesight
Red okra contains a lot of vitamin A and anthocyanins with strong antioxidant properties. After eating, it ensures that vitamin A is fully transported to the retina, promotes the synthesis of rhodopsin, ensures good vision, and can prevent cataracts and The emergence of a decline in dark adaptation.
3. Relieve aging
Red okra is rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins, both of which are powerful antioxidants. Eating it can remove free radicals in the body, relieve aging, and inhibit the synthesis and precipitation of pigments. It is very suitable for women. Whitening food.