Dietitians dish on the health benefits of okra, and how to avoid that slimy texture You typically see okra as green pods in grocery stores and farmers markets, but they also come in a rich ...

especially if you drink it straight with a straw.” Dr Karan Rajan said in his video that okra water is a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in the gut, which can lead to a more balanced gut ...

Choose stems that snap cleanly and don’t bend. Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable ...