Native to India and West Africa, okra is known by many names around the world—gombo, bhindi, lady’s finger, and so on. The fact that it has that many names suggests its global popularity and widespread cultivation. This tender, young, unique flavored plant is not only eaten as a vegetable in salads and stews, but also used medicinally because of its many healing properties.
Okra water is a form of this vegetable that has emerged in recent years, and it has gained a reputation as a low-carb diabetes-fighting drink. Just in case you need even more reason to grab a glass of okra water, here are 8 amazing health benefits this super drink offers:
