Okra (Lady finger/ Bhindi) Okra is a nutrient rich vegetable and must have in your plate especially during first trimester. It is cold in potency so completely safe. It has the quality to balance vata (abdominal discomfort, bloating) and pitta (acidity, indigestion) Dietary fibers are the most abundant macronutrients followed by carbohydrates and proteins. The okra seeds contain unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, that are essential for human nutrition. These seeds are also rich in α-tocopherol and have high levels of minerals, including calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, sodium. Besides this okra is a good source of folate, which helps prevent neural tube defects and produce red blood cells. One cup of okra contains 15% of a woman’s daily folate needs. It also provides vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B6. Okra has antioxidant, anti inflammatory, hypoglycaemic and hypolipidaemic properties. #pregnancydiet #okra #pregnancyindia #pregnancynutrition #prenatalnutrition #prenatalnutritionist #pregnancyfood #garbhasanskar #truptwellness #ayurveda #garbhiniparicharya #pregnancy