Okra

The Health Benefits of Okra (Lady’s Fingers, Gumbo): Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant rich and anti-diabetic. Boosts the immune system, rich in folate, it keeps you feeling full, helps control cholesterol levels, it supports fertility and healthy pregnancy. It’s great for your digestion, it helps prevent kidney disease, it helps to reduce asthma symptoms, it’s a low calorie food, it can give you shiny, bouncy hair, it’s good for your brain, it’s a diuretic, it’s good for eye health, it supports strong bones, it’s great for your skin, it’s a great source of vegetable proteins and it supports ulcer healing. Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Okra is also a good source of: Magnesium.  While okra might be easy to overlook in the produce section, don’t overlook it in your health regimen. Eat more okra to live healthy and to prevent future health issues. Please do not self-diagnose! Herbal supplements can interact with conventional medicines or have strong effects.