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Okra and lotus root highlighted for seasonal health benefits
Certain seasonal vegetables, such as okra and lotus root, offer significant nutritional benefits including high levels of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Okra is noted for its pectin and mucin content, which can assist with digestion and ease indigestion. It contains significantly more fiber per 100 grams than celery and is a good source of soluble fiber, helping to promote satiety with low calorie intake. For best quality, okra should be approximately 5-10 cm long with a soft texture.
Lotus root is a beneficial autumn food containing starch, fiber, vitamin C, protein, and minerals, including a notable amount of iron. Different varieties are suited for different uses: long, thin, white-skinned roots are ideal for stir-frying due to their crispness, while shorter, thicker, brownish roots are better suited for soups due to their higher starch content.
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