It is well-documented that high blood sugar levels damages the arteries and increases your risk of type 2 diabetes. When it comes to running, it is important that your blood sugar levels are stabilize –no rapid dips and spikes. You’ll run with more sustainable energy if your blood sugar level remain steady. This is what makes okra so amazing!
A study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & BioAllied Science found that okra contains a substance called mucilage which slows sugar digestion in the gut, thereby preventing abrupt dips in blood sugar, sparing you the shakes when you are running. Love okra? Here are some healthy okra recipes to enjoy!
Healthy Okra Recipes for Runners
Sweet potato, okra and chickpea gumbo via Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Stewed okra and tomatoes via Spicy Southern Kitchen
Paleo crispy baked okra Nourished and Grounded
Creole chicken okra via Immaculate Bites
Crispy Indian okra via My Heart Beats
Smoked sausage, tomato and okra skillet via The Southern Lady Cooks
Grilled okra and tomato skewers via Cooking Light
Indian style sauteed okra via Holy Cow Vegan Recipes
Crispy okra fries via Garden and Gun
Proscuitto-wrapped grilled okra via Cooking Light
Grain-free one pot shrimp okra lentil bowl via Cotter Crunk
Slow-cooker chicken and okra via Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Black-eyed peas with okra, corn and roasted tomatoes via Back to Organic
Roasted cajun okra via Babaganosh
Stewed okra, tomato and corn via Just a Pinch
Orange balsamic roasted okra via The Endless Meal
Sesame garlic okra via Peppers and Peaches
Sweet potato, okra and chickpea gumbo via Fat Free Vegan
Stewed eggplant and okra via Eating Appalachia
Crispy okra salad via Food and Wine
Okra baked with olive oil and sea salt via Between the Kids
Yellow squash, okra fritters via Maebells
Roasted potato and okra salad via Southern Living
Quick spicy okra and tomatoes via About Food
Pickled okra and ham roll ups via Cottage at the Crossroads
Cayenne and lemon okra via Bless Her Heart Ya’ll
Okra cornmeal cakes with cilantro lime yogurt dip via Running in the Kitchen
Okra and rice via Home Made Zagat
Roasted sweet potato and okra salad via Food and Wine
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