ThE Okra-plant can reach a height of 3 to 6 feet. Sometimes the plant is used in backyard gardens as an ornamental plant. The vegetable is used for soups and stews or as a fried or boiled vegetable.
Okra is well known because of its healthy qualities. The valuable nutrients of the okra is evident. 50 % is soluble. Soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease. The other 50% of the vegetable (insoluble fibre) helps to decrease the risk of some forms of cancer. Moreover, nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6 are also present in half cup of cooked okra! The vegetable is consumed with other vegetables and fish or meat.
