Okra is vegetable that comes in season in the early fall. It is very popular in the South in places such as Louisianna where it is used in soups and stews like gumbo.
Okra is low in calories and high in fiber. Recently, a new benefit of including okra in your diet is being considered.
Many believe that can help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Okra is also delicious, which is the reason it is so popular.
In addition to soups, it can be grilled, fried or pickled. It can even be a key ingredient in a holiday casserole.
This cookbook contains a wide variety of scrumptious okra recipes from the southern United States as well as many other places around the world.
