Okra, also known as croton, is a more common and nutritious vegetable in northern China. Women eat okra benefits and disadvantages, generally common in the following points: a. Benefits 1, maintain hormone levels: okra is rich in a large number of plant flavonoids, which is a natural estrogen, for women to maintain hormone levels, maintain a youthful posture, has important significance; 2, weight loss and slimming: okra is rich in vitamins, fiber, protein, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other nutrients, with Low calorie, low fat, high nutrition, high protein, no cholesterol, very suitable for women in the weight loss period to eat, can help slimming; 3, beauty care: okra is also rich in a large number of vitamin C, carotenoids, soluble fiber, beta-carotene and other substances, can protect the skin, make the skin tender, white, reduce free radical damage to the skin; 4, calcium supplement: okra is rich in calcium, and Absorption rate is also relatively high, can help women supplement calcium; 5, stabilize blood sugar: okra is rich in pectin and mucin, can ease the body’s absorption of sugar, help stabilize blood sugar. Second, the bad 1, gastrointestinal discomfort: okra contains a lot of cellulose, pectin and other components, it is easy to increase the digestive burden of women with weak gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and other uncomfortable symptoms; 2, menstrual discomfort: okra has cold properties, if you eat too much during menstruation, it is easy to increase the cold gas in the body, which in turn stimulates the gastrointestinal and uterine, leading to diarrhea, dysmenorrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms. Menstrual cramps and other uncomfortable symptoms. In summary, for women who want to eat okra food, should eat according to their own situation, in moderation; if you take the discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner for medical treatment.