Okra — A Superfood

Low in calorie and high in nutrients

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Okra — originated in Ethiopia and scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus. From Ethiopia, okra journeyed to North Africa, the Mediterranean, Arabia, and India all by the 12th century.

A hardy plant, okra can be cultivated almost anywhere. This vegetable is known as gumbo in America, lady’s finger in England, guino-gombo in Spanish, guibeiro in Portuguese, and…