VENDAKKAI FOR MATHS- FOOD MYTHBUSTERS
This is one of the things that most people would have experienced during their student life. The default option for food in the morning before a maths exam is vendakkai. The reason is….”vendakkai saapta maths Nalla varum”. For those who can’t understand this, it is a popular saying that if we eat a lady’s finger we can do better in mathematics. Lady’s finger also known as okra is one of the vegetables that were an essential part in every child’s plate. This vegetable would have been cooked at least 2-3 times per week and the count might increase when the exams are approaching. Does a lady’s finger really help in doing better in mathematics?? This must have been running through a lot of minds especially for those who had a hatred for the gooey vegetable. For this, it is essential to know about the benefits of lady’s fingers. The lady’s finger is known as Abelmoschus esculentus . This plant is known for its succulent and edible green seed pod. The pod of the plant is mucilaginous...