Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant, which belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Originating from Ethiopia, okra contains a heap of vitamins and minerals including potassium, folic acid, calcium, and vitamins A, B, C, and K. Okra’s rich vitamin C content and strong antioxidant presence also acts as an immune booster against unsafe free radicals. Vitamin C also stimulates the immune system to create more white blood cells, which can help battle other infections or viruses in the body. The unique vegetable is mucilaginous when cooked, which means it produces a slime-like substance. The mucilage is common in most plants and actually contains soluble fibre. In fact, eight medium-sized okra pods are estimated to contain about three grams of fibre. The bulk fibre has several benefits including helping digestion, cutting hunger cravings, and increasing satiety. Okra has been suggested to help manage