Fiber and mucus in okra help slow down the absorption of sugar after meals.
When sugar enters the blood more slowly, the body has time to process it, thereby avoiding a spike in blood sugar – a major risk factor for people with diabetes.
People with diabetes or at high risk (such as overweight, belly fat) should add okra to their diet. However, they should not drink the juice raw but should eat it cooked so that the digestive system can absorb it more easily.
