Bhindi Water in the Morning
Two or three slit okra pods soaked overnight in a glass of water and sipped the next day. Soluble fibre, not a blood-sugar treatment, and never in place of prescribed medicine.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Okra water: a viral drink, in perspective
Bhindi water is made by soaking slit okra in water overnight. The soaked water is slightly slippery with soluble fibre. It is a viral morning drink for blood sugar, but evidence in people is thin, and it is not a treatment. If you take diabetes medicine, keep taking it as prescribed.
Use fresh, clean okra, and wash it well. Do not use it to replace insulin or tablets. If you are on blood sugar medicine, sugar may fall further with a major diet change, so tell your doctor. Skip it if you are allergic to okra.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 fresh bhindi pods
- 1 glass of water
- A clean knife and glass
How to prepare
- Wash the pods, trim the ends and slit lengthwise.
- Soak them in a glass of water overnight, covered.
How to use
- Remove the pods and drink the water in the morning.
- Do not eat the soaked pods raw unless you wish to.
Helpful habits
- Use young, tender pods.
- Squeeze the pods lightly into the water before removing.
Precautions
- Never skip or replace diabetes medicine because of this drink.
- Tell your doctor if you plan daily use alongside blood sugar medicine.
- Skip it with an okra allergy. Not a treatment for diabetes.
Frequently asked questions
Will bhindi water lower my sugar?
- There is little proof in people, and it is not a treatment.
Can I stop my medicine?
- No. Continue your prescribed medicine and follow your doctor's plan.
Can I make it at night?
- Yes, soak it overnight in a covered glass.
