Time-lapse of planting an okra from a seed to harvest-able pods. The okra seed was sowed under potting mix soil in a 10-inch ...

Drinking okra water daily for a month may improve digestion, prolong fullness, stabilize blood sugar, enhance skin clarity, and boost energy. Made by soaking okra pods overnight, it's safe except for ...

Recent research highlights okra's potential in removing microplastics from water sources, offering a natural alternative to chemical treatments. Studies demonstrate okra polysaccharides effectively ...

One of the running gags in my father’s long-standing daily column of some 40 years was his aversion to okra. He just couldn’t stand it — particularly plain boiled okra. Lila Adams happened to save an ...

Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water for up to 24 hours. Its proponents claim that it boosts weight loss and improves blood sugar management, among other health benefits. It’s also ...

Okra water may help regulate blood sugar levels, thanks to okra’s soluble fiber and compounds like polysaccharides. A 2019 animalstudyfound that okra-infused water improved blood glucose levels in ...

A member of the mallow family and cousin to hibiscus, cotton, and cocoa, okra is one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops, with origins in Africa — specifically around Ethiopia and Eritrea — dating ...

Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. It belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant.