Okra And Its Health Benefits

By Rosy Vohra


The worldwide used versatile vegetable called okra is characterized by green color, elongated and tapering ridged pods infused with double row of seeds and slimy texture when cut open. This integral member of the cotton family is indigenous to regions around the Nile in North Africa and the Middle East for it was discovered dating as far as 3500 years ago in Ethiopia. Early Egyptians are known to love its taste. Okra later transcended to North America enroute slave trade and then to Europe, Asia and South and Central America.

Besides being low in calories it is aplenty with vitamins of the category A, Thiamin, B6, C, folic acid, riboflavin, calcium, zinc and dietary fiber. Eating okra is much recommended for pregnant woman besides other for it is rich in folic acid which is essential in the neural tube formation of the fetus during 4-12 weeks of gestation period in the mother's womb.

Choosing the Right Plants and Color Combinations For Your Garden

By Ramir Sarmiento

Purchasing plants for your garden is not just getting any type of it just because it is beautiful. We need to examine first our garden where it will grow. Consider the amount of sunlight your garden gets to know the right type of vegetation suited for your garden.

There are many types of plants with various look, which may be convenient to grow in your backyard. You can go for plants that grow even without too much sunlight. You can also opt for sun-loving flora for warm environment, or you can choose swamp plants. It mainly depends on the type of garden and weather you have.