Okra water you say? What is that? How do you use it?

I first heard about okra water and cactus tea when I lived in Kansas. A coworker had come back from Mexico after visiting family and having issues with his blood sugar while he was there. He started drinking a glass of “cactus tea” every morning before breakfast and it seemed to help.

I started digging a bit deeper into okra water and cactus tea about a year ago, Wondering if it would help in my Trim Healthy Mama Journey. It really has helped me a lot and it is easy to make.

I do have to say that yes it is slimy but I’ll give you some tips on how to use it, okay?

How I Use Okra Water

Personally, I use okra water when I do not want what I am making to change in color. Okra water is clear where when you blend the pods and all it is a bright green color that can transfer to what you are making.

Chocolate things are not so bad, but when you want a bright pink or purple from your berries adding the green makes it really murky and looks pretty unappetizing.

I also use okra water when making gravies and sauces because again it doesn’t change the color, still gives me the health benefits etc.

Okra water is great for thickening soups and sauces and doesn’t give you that slime factor that sometimes happens with gums and gluccie.

Other Ways To Use Okra Water or Cactus Tea

You can also drink 8 oz of okra water (cactus tea) 30 minutes before eating to help slow the uptake of glucose from your meals.

I have also mixed it into my hot cocoa to help make it thick and creamy with healthy benefits. I love using it as the water for this Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Cocoa Mix

What Are The Health Benefits Of Okra Water

Because it is made from the mucilage found in okra this water is wonderful for

• Soothing the digestive tract
• Assisting in keeping your blood sugar stable
• Assisting in healing digestive issues
• and more

 

How To Make Okra Water or Cactus Tea