Powerful Okra: 16 Health Benefits, Nutrition Value And Anti-diabetic properties

Okra, also called gumbo or lady’s finger, is a tall, flowering plant that is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions around the world. It has been prized for centuries for its edible green pods, which transform into a thick, gooey mucilage once cooked. However, many cultures like to cook okra pods with acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice, which reduces their mucilage and makes them suitable for drier vegetable dishes.

Anti-diabetic properties — A study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Bio allied Sciences in 2011 found that diabetic rats that were fed okra peels and seed powder over …read more