Fresh Okra

It is a popular vegetable rich in vitamin A. It is mostly used for making sauces and soups.

Health Benefits

It is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function. It is also rich in vitamin K, which helps your body clot blood. Some of the other health benefits include:

Fight Cancer

• Antioxidants are natural compounds that help your body fight off molecules called free radicals that can damage cells. Free radicals are most well known for causing oxidation damage, which can eventually lead to cancer.
• It contains antioxidants called polyphenols, including vitamins A and C. It also includes a protein called lectin which may inhibit cancer cell growth in humans. Studies using concentrated compounds from it showed they inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells by up to 63%. Further research is needed for definitive proof of its cancer-blocking properties.

Control Blood Sugar

• Various studies have shown it may help control blood sugar levels. Researchers believe it may help prevent sugar from being absorbed during digestion.

Prenatal Support

• One cup of okra has 15% of the daily value of folate, a helpful nutrient for pregnant women. Folate helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which can affect the brain and spine of developing fetuses.