Are you looking for a beverage that will increase your strength and vitality? Look no further because okra punch can do that and so much more!
What is Okra?
Okra, also referred to as “Lady’s finger” has many medicinal properties and is rich in minerals. It is composed of vitamins such as A, B, C, and E, as well as calcium and magnesium. These serve an important role in normal homeostasis at the cellular level. The seeds of the okra are also rich in amino acids such as tryptophan and lysine. In addition, okra also contains carbohydrates which are essential to the nutritional components of the human diet.
Okra is prepared in many ways such as boiling, frying, or cooking. In this recipe, the okra is prepared as a beverage, which shows that this plant is quite versatile and can be creatively in cooperated into any recipe.
Okra contains polysaccharides which are used in the sweetening of frozen foods such as ice creams. It can also be used to preserve the shelf life of some baked products. Historically, okra was also used to increase appetite as well as an aphrodisiac. Some studies have even recommended that it can be used to cure some urinary complications. The seeds of the plant have also been reported to possess fungicidal and anti-cancer properties. With all these medicinal properties okra should be in everyone’s daily diet!
OKRA PUNCH
Ingredients
- 10 okras (boiled)
- 1 cup oat milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup water or water from the boiled okra
- 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1/4 cup honey/ sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp black Maca powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Refrigerate before serving or serve with ice.
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