The Avocado Cookbook

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Recipes & Nutrition
  • Famous Avocados
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
What Is Okra & Is it Good for You?

What Is Okra & Is it Good for You?

July 28, 2022 By Paul

Okra originated in Africa and came across the ocean, with captive African women and girls, the seeds woven into their hair. It was planted in the Southern United States and has since become a staple. It can be found in Southern cuisine such as gumbo. Okra plants are about six foot tall and the okra that you find in the grocery store is actually a seed pod. Okra is a good source of not only finger but vitamin c. K1 and folate.

Key Takeaways:

  • Okra has a really long culinary history and is a staple food in many culinary traditions in the US
  • Okra has a lot of health benefits, and can even help improve the environment
  • While okra is low in calories, it provides many nutrients and can help with gut health and more

“Despite these wonderful traits, okra isn’t universally appreciated, largely because of its unusual interior texture, which is sometimes described as sticky or slimy (especially when cooked).”

Read more: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/is-okra-good-for-you/

Related posts:

Little People of Ecuador Could Hold Key to Cancer Cure Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts: Glycemic Index, Calories, and More 7 Benefits of Eating Avocados, According to a Dietitian

Powered by YARPP.

Filed Under: Summary

Popular Posts

The Keys to Improving Your Body Positivity

Although health and fitness often go hand and hand with reduced body fat and clothes … [Read More...]

Wall Sits: Helpful Tips and Benefits

Wall sits are a simple but effective exercise for the legs (especially the quads) and … [Read More...]

Do I Really Need To Cool Down After Working Out? Experts Break Down the Myths—And the Real Benefits

Many people who are serious about their workout routines have been told that there … [Read More...]

Free Water Lemon photo and picture

Top 9 Benefits Of Lemon Water

Incorporating lemon water into your diet can provide health advantages such as … [Read More...]

Woman, Glass, Drink, Water, Fresh

Everything About Intermittent Fasting

Changing between periods of fasting and eating on a set timetable is known as … [Read More...]

The Best Foods (and Diet) to Help You Tackle Type 2 Diabetes

Over the years, mainstream sources of health data have pointed patients looking to … [Read More...]