A low-calorie vegetable side dish turned out to be the key to longevity

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Scientists believe that life expectancy can be increased with proper nutrition, physical exercise and giving up bad habits.

Recently, experts found out that a low-calorie vegetable side dish, which is often used in Caribbean, Creole and Indian dishes, contributes to longevity.

According to according to Express, we are talking about okra, which is also called okroi and bhindi. This is a vegetable crop of the Abelmosh genus. Most often, okra is added to soups or stews. It is noted that the vegetable is rich in soluble fiber – a key component that lowers cholesterol.

Soluble fibers seem to “take cholesterol hostage”, as a result of which it does not accumulate in the body. In addition, numerous studies have shown that the fiber contained in okra reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists remind us that there are other foods rich in soluble fiber that can be added to your diet to improve health. and increased life expectancy. These include oats, beans, eggplant, nuts, citrus fruits, fatty fish and apples.