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Benefits of Drinking Okra Water

Olasunbo Okoromi
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Benefits of Drinking Okra Water

Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water for up to 24 hours.

Its proponents claim that it boosts weight loss and improves blood sugar management, among other health benefits. It’s also considered a convenient alternative to eating okra, especially for those who don’t enjoy okra’s unique texture and taste.

The specific nutritional value of okra water is unknown, but okra itself is a good source of several key vitamins and minerals.

Eight pods of raw okra contains, Calories: 31, Protein: 2 grams, Fat: 0.2 grams, Carbs: 7 grams, Fiber: 3 grams, Manganese: 33% of the Daily Value (DV), Vitamin C: 24% of the DV, Thiamin: 16% of the DV, Folate: 14% of the DV, Magnesium: 13% of the DV, Vitamin B6: 12% of the DV, Copper: 12% of the DV

Okra is especially rich in manganese, a mineral involved in metabolism and blood sugar regulation. It’s also high in vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and plays a central role in immune function.

Potential health benefits of okra water

While no specific research exists on okra water, it may be linked to several health benefits due to its plant compounds and hydrating effects.

Rich in antioxidants

Test-tube studies show that okra is a great source of several important antioxidants, such as quercetin and kaempferol, which may also be found in okra water. These compounds may reduce inflammation and neutralize harmful compounds called free radicals.

What’s more, antioxidants may protect against several chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

May support weight loss

Several okra compounds may promote weight loss.

Okra water may help you stay hydrated. Drinking more water may increase weight loss, reduce food intake, and temporarily boost your metabolism.

May promote blood sugar management

Some studies suggest that okra water may help stabilize blood sugar levels.

According to one review, okra contains several compounds — including polyphenols and flavonoids — that may help reduce blood sugar levels.

Plus, an 8-week study in 60 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking okra improved insulin resistance, which may support better blood sugar management.

One test-tube study also found that okra extract may alter the expression of certain enzymes and proteins to help prevent diabetes-related nephropathy, a kidney-related diabetes complication.

Does okra water have any downsides?

Okra water is generally considered safe. However, it may cause adverse reactions in people who are allergic to okra.

Okra is also high in fructans, a carb that may cause digestive issues in some people when consumed in large amounts.

Although it’s unclear whether okra water itself contains large amounts of fructans, you should stop drinking it and talk with a healthcare professional if you experience any side effects.

When to drink okra water

Okra water is typically made by soaking okra pods or thin slices of okra in water overnight, or for up to 24 hours. Once the okra has soaked, squeeze any leftover sap from the pods and combine it with the infused water.

It’s common to drink okra water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Proponents claim that this maximizes its potential health benefits.

However, no research supports the claim that okra water is more beneficial in the morning than at other times of the day. Therefore, you can enjoy okra water whenever works best for you.

For best results, pair okra water with a well-rounded diet rich in nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.

Takeaway

Okra water is made by infusing okra pods in water for 8–24 hours.

While there’s very little research on this drink, okra itself is highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants. Okra water may also offer several other health benefits, including promoting weight loss and blood sugar management.

Be sure to enjoy okra water as part of a nutritious, balanced diet to maximize its potential benefits.

Just one more thing

Try this today: To take advantage of all of this vegetable’s benefits and boost your fiber intake, try blending okra with your favorite fruits and veggies to make a delicious smoothie.

Retired Basketballer, Ime Udoka Becomes The First Nigerian Head Coach In NBA History

faith Jegede
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Retired Basketballer, Ime Udoka Becomes The First Nigerian Head Coach In NBA History

Former Professional Basketball Player, Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Bolton Celtics.

Udoka represented the Nigeria national basketball team during his playing career and is the current assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the (NBA).

Udoka attended Portland’s Jefferson High School, and the University of San Francisco, before transferring to Portland State University where he starred for the Vikings. He started his professional basketball career by playing in the NBDL with the Charleston Lowgators who drafted him in 2002 NBDL Draft. He was called up to play with the Los Angeles Lakers on January 14, 2004. After a stint in Europe, he returned to the states and once again drafted in NBDL. On April 6, 2006, Udoka was signed by the New York Knicks.

In August 2012, Udoka joined the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach and won his first championship after the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals 4–1.

In June 2019, Udoka was hired as an assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and on October 30, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets hired Udoka as an assistant coach.

His latest hiring was first reported by ESPN as the deal had not been officially announced by the club.

Miami Building Collapse – 51 People Unaccounted For

Zoe Maven
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Miami Building Collapse – 51 People Unaccounted For

At least one person has died and 51 others are unaccounted for after the collapse overnight of a 12-storey residential building north of Miami, Florida, according to officials.

Rescuers are combing the rubble in the search for survivors and were seen pulling a boy out alive. It is unclear how many people were in the building at the time.

The complex in the town of Surfside was built in 1980. Out of 130 units, about half were affected by the collapse.

County Commissioner José Díaz said fifty-one people believed to have been living in the building have not yet been contacted,

Meanwhile, officials say Rescuers pulled 35 people from the wreckage while ten were assessed and treated, of whom two were sent to hospital.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would travel to South Florida later on Thursday. “We are bracing for some bad news just given the destruction that we’re seeing,” he warned, saying he thought the quick response from the emergency services had saved lives.

A community centre in Surfside has been turned into a family reunification centre and an information point for concerned relatives.

Police gave the building’s location as 8777 Collins Avenue, the address of the 12-storey Champlain Towers, which contains more than 100 beachfront apartments and was built in 1981. Surfside runs along Collins Avenue, north of Miami Beach city limits.

Feel More Beautiful In Your Skin without Products

Olasunbo Okoromi
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Feel More Beautiful In Your Skin without Products

The beauty industry has attempted to take this intangible, philosophical concept of beauty and push it into this narrow understanding of physical beauty. And I think that’s why we’re never really satisfied with physical beauty,” says beauty expert and journalist Jessica DeFino. “We keep buying more, wanting more, trying new things, and applying new things because we’re searching for this satisfaction that cannot come solely from the physical. We’re searching for beauty in an industry that is only serving it to us by its definition.”

In this article we hope to share tips to help you feel beautiful—no beauty product required:

1. Incorporate therapy and healing practices.

Sometimes (or perhaps often) fixing your outside is just a thinly veiled attempt to fix the inside. The problem is that this is never going to solve the root issue. And one thing most experts emphasis is the importance of finding and treating the cause of something—not the symptoms.

2. Acknowledge that toxic beauty standards are harmful.

In our modern world—filled with endless content and social media—it feels like we can’t escape being inundated with what the media thinks our “ideal” beauty standards should be, these standards are inherently toxic.

if only clean beauty would care about toxic beauty standards the same way it cares about toxic beauty ingredients, because when you look at the physical and mental harm caused by beauty standards versus beauty ingredients, there’s no contest: Beauty standards are so destructive to our psychological harm and to our physical bodies.”

Low self-esteem over physical appearance can lead to depression, anxiety, and self-harm. And while simply acknowledging it may not feel like much, but it’s a step in the right direction.

3. Meditate and move (outside if possible).

No beauty product can replace the simple act of taking care of yourself. That’s why finding lifestyle practices that help your mind will help you overall. “It’s really simple: I tend to think like, whatever sustains you sustains your skin; whatever heals you heals your skin,” says certified beautician, DeFino.

For her, she focuses on two parts. The first: Meditation. Meditation actually is scientifically proven to strengthen your skin barrier and reduce moisture loss. So that’s my No. 1 tip,” she says.

The second is moving, particularly in nature when possible. “I try to sweat a couple of times a week because sweat is very good for your skin,” she says. “And I love to spend time in nature as much as I possibly can because that’s also super supportive for your skin micro biome and reduces stress.”

So there you have it, the amazing tips to help you help feel and be more beautiful, naturally.

751 Unmarked Graves Found At Residential School In Canada

Zoe Maven
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751 Unmarked Graves Found At Residential School In Canada

An indigenous nation in Canada says it has found 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

The Cowessess First Nation said the discovery was “the most significantly substantial to date in Canada and comes weeks after the remains of 215 children were found at a similar residential school in British Columbia.

The Marieval Indian Residential School operated from 1899 to 1997 in the area where Cowessess is now located in southeastern Saskatchewan.

It was one of more than 130 compulsory boarding schools run by the Canadian government and religious authorities during the 19th and 20th Centuries with the aim of assimilating indigenous youth.

An estimated 6,000 children died while attending these schools, due in large part to the squalid health conditions inside. Students were often housed in poorly built, poorly heated, and unsanitary facilities.

Physical and sexual abuse at the hands of school authorities led others to run away.

Last month, the Cowessess began to use ground-penetrating radar to locate unmarked graves at the cemetery of the Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.

Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations described the finding of the graves as “tragic but not surprising”. “I urge all Canadians to stand with First Nations in this extremely difficult and emotional time,” he wrote on Twitter.

Between 1863 and 1998, more than 150,000 indigenous children were taken from their families and placed in these schools.The children were often not allowed to speak their language or to practice their culture, and many were mistreated and abused.

A commission launched in 2008 to document the impacts of this system found that large numbers of indigenous children never returned to their home communities

In 2008, the Canadian government formally apologised for the system.

US Open Champion Thiem Out Of Wimbledon With Wrist Injury

Zoe Maven
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US Open Champion Thiem Out Of Wimbledon With Wrist Injury

World number five Dominic Thiem on Thursday withdrew from Wimbledon after picking up a wrist injury suffered in Mallorca this week.

Tweeting on social media, the 27-year-old Austrian said he was sorry for pulling out of the upcoming three tournaments he had in his calendar — Wimbledon, Hamburg and Gstaad.

Thiem is the second top 10 player to pull out of Wimbledon after two-time champion Rafael Nadal said he was sitting out the tournament to rest after his French Open semi-final exit.

Wimbledon, which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, starts at the All England Club on Monday.

Thiem has endured a tough season and has already said he will skip the Tokyo Olympics to concentrate on defending his US Open title.

He was knocked out of the French Open in the first round despite being a two-time runner-up in Paris and then had to retire from his opening match in the Mallorca grass court event on Tuesday against France’s Adrian Mannarino.

After consulting doctors in Barcelona, Thiem said he will have to wear a splint on his right wrist for the next five weeks.

He expressed determination to come back stronger and promised to do everything the doctors say in order to recover as quickly as possible.

Thiem has never got past the last 16 at Wimbledon and made first round exits on his last two visits.

The US Open, where Thiem won his only Slam in 2020, gets underway on August 30.

Honduras Opens Embassy In Jerusalem, 4th Country To Do So

Zoe Maven
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Honduras Opens Embassy In Jerusalem, 4th Country To Do So

Honduras on Thursday opened its embassy in contested Jerusalem, becoming the fourth country to follow the U.S. move under former President Donald Trump to relocate its chief diplomatic mission in Israel from Tel Aviv.

To mark the occasion, Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett signed several bilateral cooperation agreements in Jerusalem on Thursday.

Israel views the entire city as its unified capital, while the Palestinians want east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. The rival claims were at the heart of the unrest in April and May that eventually ignited an 11-day Gaza war.

The U.S. inaugurated its embassy in the city in 2018, and Guatemala, Kosovo and Honduras followed suit. Paraguay opened its embassy in Jerusalem in 2018, but then reversed course months later.

Bennett said that the opening of the Honduran Embassy in Jerusalem, and the planned reopening of the Israeli Embassy in Tegucigalpa, was “another demonstration of the deep friendship and deep connection” between the two countries.

Israel previously had an embassy in Honduras until the 1990s.

Hernandez, who visited the holy city in 2019, had pledged to move his country’s embassy to Jerusalem. Israel’s then-Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in turn pledged to reopen the Tegucigalpa embassy.

Jerusalem is home to Israel’s parliament, Supreme Court, and many government offices. Israel captured east Jerusalem, along with the West Bank and Gaza, in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed that part of the city. East Jerusalem is home to the Old City, with holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Biden Aims To Forster Police Departments As Homicides Rise

faith Jegede
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Biden Aims To Forster Police Departments As Homicides Rise

President Biden says that states could now draw from $350 billion in federal stimulus money to shore up police departments. This was accompanied by a vow to crack down on gun dealers who fail to run background checks, as the White House seeks to combat the alarming rise in homicide rates in American cities.

Biden’s speech made it clear that he intends to approach crime prevention by investing in, rather than defunding the police — wading into a national debate about whether the government should give police departments more resources, or spend the money on mental health and other social services instead.

Under his new plan, state and local governments will be allowed to use their designated $350 billion of coronavirus relief funds for programs such as hiring police officers, paying overtime for community policing work and supporting community-based anti-violence groups. Governments of cities dealing with high crime rates will be able to go even further, hiring even more officers than they had before.

The funds can also be used for summer jobs for young people and organizations that aim to intervene with at-risk youths before they commit violence, a nod to criminal justice advocates who have called for political leaders to address the societal factors that drive crime.

Biden’s speech was aimed at blunting criticism from the republican party who accuse him of being soft on crime while using it to bridge the two flanks of his party: centrist Democrats alarmed by the spike in crime in cities and progressives who are pushing to defund police departments that have long been accused of racial discrimination amongst other systemic changes

Mr. Biden also said he was directing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to revoke the licenses of gun dealers “the first time that they violate federal law” by failing to run background checks.

Previously, sellers often received repeated warnings before their licenses were pulled. And in some cases, the ATF has been accused of overruling recommendations by their own inspectors and allowing sellers to keep their licenses.

Mr. Biden used the moment to call for Congress to pass legislative measures that would close background check loopholes, restrict assault weapons and repeal gun manufacturers’ immunity from lawsuits.

“Folks, this shouldn’t be a red or blue issue,” Mr. Biden said. “It’s an American issue. We’re not changing the Constitution; we’re enforcing it.”

In a move to appeal to both sides on Wednesday, he said “this is not a time to turn our backs on law enforcement or our communities.”

UN Alarmed By Abuse Of Civilians In Growing Myanmar Conflict

Zoe Maven
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UN Alarmed By Abuse Of Civilians In Growing Myanmar Conflict

The United Nations’ office in Myanmar on Thursday expressed concern about escalating human rights abuses after reports that a group opposed to the junta may have executed 25 civilians it captured and allegations that troops had burned down a village.

The struggle between the military regime that took power in February after ousting elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and those opposing it has escalated in recent months.

The nonviolent civil disobedience movement has evolved into a fledgling armed resistance force in response to harsh repression from police and soldiers who killed hundreds of peaceful protesters and bystanders.

The statement by the U.N. office cited abuses by both sides, calling on “all actors in the current crisis to ensure that international human rights norms and standards are respected.”

The statement noted the discovery of two mass graves in the eastern state of Kayin, also called Karen, containing the human remains of 25 people “who had reportedly been detained on 31 May by the Karen National Defense Organization,” or KNDO.

The KNDO is one of the fighting forces of the Karen National Union, the political organization of the Karen ethnic minority that has been fighting for decades for more autonomy from the central government.

The junta said Sunday that the 25 bodies were those of road construction workers who were detained and killed by the KNDO.

In response, KNDO spokesman Wah Nay Nu was quoted by The Irrawaddy, an independent online news service, as saying the men were not civilians but government military personnel who were spying. He added that some were shot dead by KNDO forces but others were killed by shelling from government forces.

Russian Mercenaries Accused Of Rights Violations In C.A.R

Zoe Maven
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Russian Mercenaries Accused Of Rights Violations In C.A.R

The United States, Britain and France have accused Russian mercenaries of operating alongside Central African Republic forces and committing human rights violations against civilians.

The charges, including obstructing U.N. peacekeeping, was immediately denied by Russia which denounced the Western nations for engaging in an “anti-Russia political hit job.”

The exchanges took place at a U.N. Security Council meeting after the U.N. special representative for the conflict-wracked Central African Republic, Mankeur Ndiaye, expressed serious concern at the military counter-offensive by the country’s security forces and “bilateral forces and other security forces” against a coalition of rebel groups which supports CAR’s former president Francois Bozize.

Ndiaye called the situation in CAR “among the most dangerous in the world,” saying violations of human rights and international law allegedly committed by CAR forces have never equaled those recently committed and detailed by MINUSCA,” the 15,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force in the country.

As one example, he said, the number of sexual violence-related incidents in the first quarter of 2021 was five times higher than the number reported in the last quarter of 2020.

While Ndiaye didn’t identify “the bilateral forces and other security forces,” Russia has troops in CAR training its military at the invitation of the government.

A recent report to the council by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly criticized CAR’s security forces and bilateral forces for an “unprecedented increase in hostile threats and incidents” targeting U.N. peacekeepers and alleged human rights abuses. He said people in the country continue to face an “unacceptably high level of violence.”

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