Okra

Said to have originated in Africa, Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious. It contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. It’s low in calories and has a high dietary fiber content. Recently, a new benefit of including okra in your diet is being considered. Okra has been suggested to help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Besides being a dietary fiber, it has an antioxidant, anti-stress effect, it can help lower cholesterol levels, and offers an anti-fatigue benefit. With all the aforementioned, you can bet that okra can help with your balanced diet.