Scientists have identified a natural Ozempic hiding in nearly every grocery store across the US. Brazilian researchers discovered that okra, a fuzzy green pod often overlooked in supermarkets, may ...

You likely know okra as the vegetable that's found in gumbo, or eaten as a side dish. But using okra as the basis for a health drink? That's the premise of okra water, a trend that's racking up ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Okra is a fuzzy green vegetable that's a source of fiber and vitamins A and C.

What exactly is okra water? Okra water is a simple infusion made by soaking sliced okra pods in water overnight. During this time, the vegetable’s key nutrients dissolve into the liquid, resulting in ...

Okra, the humble green vegetable, shows promise as a natural ally in managing diabetes and protecting organs from its complications.

In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make us better. Lemon water is a familiar example: perhaps not transformative, but at least refreshing. Artichoke water, ...

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 ...

There is no indifference when it comes to okra. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it kind of vegetable. As the author of “Okra,” part of the Savor the South cookbook series (University of North Carolina Press, ...