nutrition=====bhindi

A guy, suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and recently
from acid reflux, didn't realise that the treatment could be so
simple ---

Bhindi!

Some 2 months ago, he started eating 6 pieces of Bhindi and, since
then, has not taken any other medication. Now, his blood sugar has
dropped from
135 to 98 and his cholesterol and acid reflux are also under control.

From the research of Ms. Sylvia Zook, PH.D (nutrition), University of
Illinois.
"Bhindi" is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which
is soluble
fiber in the form of gums and pectins.

Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of
heart
disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the
intestinal
tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of
cancer, especially colo-rectal cancer.

Nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6 and folic acid is
also
present in a half cup of cooked Bhindi. Bhindi is a rich source of
many
nutrients, including fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid.

The guy got the following numbers from the University of
IllinoisExtension

1. The superior fiber found in Ladies Finger(Bhindi) helps to
stabilize blood
sugar as it curbs the rate at which sugar is absorbed
from the intestinal tract.

2 Ladies Finger(Bhindi's) mucilage not only binds cholesterol but
bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver. But
it doesn't stop there...

3. Many alternative health practitioners believe all disease
begins in the colon. The okra fiber, absorbing water and ensuring
bulk in stools, helps prevent constipation. Fiber in general is
helpful for this
but Ladies Finger(Bhindi) is one of the best, along with ground flax
seed and
psyllium.

Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal
tract,
Ladies Finger(Bhindi's) mucilage soothes, and Ladies Finger(Bhindi)
facilitates
elimination more comfortably by its slippery
characteristic many people abhor.

In other words, this incredibly valuable vegetable not only binds
excess
cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids) which cause numerous health
problems, if
not evacuated, but also assures their easy
passage from the the body. The veggie is completely non-toxic,
non-habit forming (except for the many who greatly enjoy eating it),
has no
adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically
within reach of
most.

4. Further contributing to the health of the intestinal tract, Ladies
Finger(Bhindi) fiber (as well as flax and psyllium) has no equal
among fibers
for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics).

5. To retain most of Ladies Finger(Bhindi's) nutrients and self-
digesting
enzymes, itshould be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat
or lightly
steamed. Some eat it raw