HEALTH & MIGHT MIRROR

Following the good education offered by Dr. Kofi Darko of Ghana, we undertook research on Okro (Okra) abroad since we live outside Ghana.  Below are the varieties of Okra we found. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Clemson Spineless') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Red Burgundy') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Emerald') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Jing Orange') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Cowhorn') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Perkins Mammoth Long Pod') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Baby Bubba') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Star of David') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Burmese') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Hill Country Heirloom Red')  (aka Texas Hill Country) Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Stewart's Zeebest')   Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Red Okra') Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus  'Louisiana Green Velvet') Okra ( Abelmoschus

 

Be mindful when eating. We can often eat on the go and not only fail to taste the food but also overeat or not chew our food properly. To eat mindfully, decide you are going to make eating your sole focus. Notice the food on your plate, pay attention to colours, shapes and smells. Bring your awareness to the sensation of chewing and the flavours, textures and temperature in your mouth. Notice any urge to eat quickly or swallow your food without chewing it completely. Be aware of your attention getting hijacked from the experience of eating and gently bring it back to the flavour of the food. Curry favour . Hot, spicy foods containing chillies or cayenne pepper trigger endorphins, the feel-good hormones. Endorphins have a powerful, almost narcotic, effect and make you feel good after exercising.

Ora leaf botanically known as Pterocarpus mildraedil is a common vegetable consumed mainly by the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria. It is used in preparing soups and other foods requiring vegetables. Many are fond of this vegetable because of its taste when used in soups, the uses of oha goes beyond taste. My interest is in its numerous health benefits. Oha leaves are known to contain hydrogen cyanide and oxalate but in low levels which are not harmful to humans. Oha leaves contain minerals like, magnesium, calcium, potassium,copper, iron, zinc and manganese. It is a source of vitamins A, B, and C source of amino acids like lysine, glutamic acid cysteine while still maintaining its low sodium status. Here are 16 Health benefits of Oha leaves 1. Diarrhea Management: Oha leaves is a source of the mineral zinc, which is important for a healthy immune system. Contains ingredients that helps repair and protect the intestinal mucosa. 2. Constipation: The vegetable is rich in fibre which hel