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What Is Okra & Is it Good for You?

July 28, 2022 By Paul Leave a Comment

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/

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