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Here are 20 impressive benefits of the deceptively simple looking okra:

1. It keeps you feeling full

Okra’s dietary fiber helps you feel full for longer, which will keep you from snacking on those stray potato chips after dinner.

2. It’s great for your digestion

The fiber is the main factor here again. High fiber content is great for the digestive tract and keeps you going more regularly. This not only helps keep your weight down, but makes you healthier over all.

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3. It’s a low calorie food

It’s always nice when a food can satisfy your hunger and help you stay trim. The low caloric count of okra means you can definitely scoop another spoonful onto your dish and still see the numbers go down on the scale.

4. It’s a diuretic

That means it helps the body detoxify itself and helps you shed excess water weight. A great weapon in your arsenal for de-bloating!

5. It helps control cholesterol levels

The pectin in okra lowers LDL or bad cholesterol, which improves cardiac function.

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6. It’s cancer fighting

Packed with antioxidants, okra can provide much-needed support to cells in fighting off free-radicals that can lead to cancer.

7. It boosts the immune system

The healthy fiber in okra feeds much-needed good bacteria in our intestines, which builds our immunity against viruses and infection.

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8. It supports fertility and healthy pregnancy

The high amount of folates in okra are especially important in a pre-conception diet as it “decreases the incidence of neural tube defects in offspring“. Likewise, eating more folates during the pregnancy helps support a healthy mom and baby.

9. It stabilizes blood sugar levels

Okra’s fiber content is also responsible for slowing down the rate of sugar absorption in the digestive tract.

10. It helps prevent diabetes

Research has shown that in addition to its stabilizing effects on blood sugar, okra actually reduces blood sugar levels and could be an option for diabetes prevention.

11. It helps prevent kidney disease

Studies have shown that eating more okra results in the reduction of kidney damage over time.

12. It may help reduce asthma symptoms

Okra’s powerful dose of vitamin C has been linked to easing respiratory issues like asthma.

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13. It can give you shiny, bouncy hair

Okra boiled, cooled, and mixed with lemon juice can be applied to your hair for a nice bouncy finish. Neat, huh?

14. It’s good for your brain

Okra is believed to be a top brain food and is eaten frequently in the Middle and Far East by students who need a me