The Chimbombó. Also known as, quimbombo, molondrón, okra and bamia, it is a green vegetable that when eaten causes a slippery sensation in the mouth. However, it is full of vitamins, minerals, and many health benefits that our body needs.
Genesis 1: 29-30
And God said: Behold, I have given you every plant that gives seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree that has fruit that gives seed; this will serve as food.
It is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, native of Africa and currently cultivated in several intertropical regions of America, especially in the Antilles and in Venezuela, where the leaves and tender fruits are eaten, especially in salcochos and some stews
The plant grows up to 2 m in height. The flowers are 4-8 cm in diameter, with five petals white to yellow, often with a red or purple spot at the base of each petal. The fruit is a capsule up to 18 cm long, which contains numerous seeds.
Health benefits
• Probiotic Food: The large microscopic organisms (probiotics) of the flower of Okra act extraordinarily in the intestinal tract.
• Relieves Constipation: Its content in mucilaginous fiber helps to avoid constipation, promotes the assimilation of water.
• Lowers Cholesterol Levels: Helps lower bad cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.
• Counteracts Anemia: Iron helps the formation of hemoglobin, folic acid and vitamin K to the coagulation of blood and the creation of red platelets, acting as a barrier against anemia.
• Cure Ulcers: Helps to neutralize acids and gives a defensive defensive coverage in the digestive tract, accelerating the recovery of peptic ulcers.
• Detoxifier: Contains fiber that helps in the work of stool, as well as absorbs cholesterol and bile acids.
• For Asthma: The manifestations of asthma can be shortened. The high content of vitamin C, is anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant properties.
• For Diabetes: Helps to reduce glucose levels, by controlling the speed at which sugar is ingested in the intestinal tract.
• For the Eyes: It serves to prevent eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts, since it contains beta-carotenes, all cellular reinforcement properties, lutein and xanthine.
• For blood vessels: the chimbombo serves to help in the structure of blood vessels (for its high content of vitamin C, and in flavonoids).
• To Maintain Strong Bones: Vitamin K strengthens bones and counteracts osteoporosis and restoration of bone density.
• Prevents Obesity: Chimbombo fiber helps you feel satisfied eating less. It has few calories.
• Respiratory problems: To treat bronchitis and pneumonia, make a decoction of leaves and flowers of chimbombo Also acts against the flu and colds.
• Reduces the Risk of Colon Cancer: Insoluble fiber cleanses the intestinal tract, decreasing the risk of suffering from a colon-rectal tumor. It helps the immune system against free radicals and prevents the transformation of cells.
• Rich in Fiber: Helps to improve digestion.
• Rich in Proteins: The seeds contain first class proteins and vegetable oils, along with amino acids such as tryptophan, and sulfur.
• Immune System: It is a reinforcement food rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Other vital minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, fight against free radicals and strengthen the immune system.
Preparations that can be made with the Chimbombó:
In Venezuela it is added to stews to soups, salads and many other recipes.
Chimbombo batter with curry
Isaiah 61:11
For as the earth bringeth forth its shoots, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up in the presence of all nations.
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