Like other vegetables, okra is rich in gut- and heart-healthy fiber, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor. But what sets okra apart is the other nutrients it provides, ...

When choosing okra, pick pods that are firm but give slightly when squeezed, with a bright, even color. Keep them small—under 4 inches long—for a more tender texture. Once you bring okra home from the ...

If you would like to know how to grow a big harvest of okra watch this video for my five top tips on okra growing! Self ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — We have been on a binge lately, albeit of the healthier variety. To be precise, our treat of choice ...

Share on Pinterest TikTokers say okra water is a natural remedy for blood sugar regulation, gut health, and even weight management. Getty Images TikTok’s new okra water health trend claims to help ...

Okra water, or bhindi water, is prepared by placing fresh okra pods in water overnight, before consuming the liquid extract ...

Okra indeed is known as lady fingers in other parts of the world. As I was filling my paper sack with small, tender okra pods at a farmers' market in Alabama, an attractive lady commented, "Aren't ...

With one notable exception, okra is a savvy self-promoter. It puts on a show in garden and field, producing striking flowers that give way to pert emerald-green (or wine-colored) pods, with ...

The state's okra growers are facing an unexpected challenge this season—a significant infestation of the two-spotted ...

Experts say the two-spotted leafhopper, first seen in Florida, is damaging okra across eastern South Carolina farms.