09/14/2026
When you eat okra, your gut, eyes, and immune system reap serious benefits! We have 40 lbs and counting freshly harvested of purple and green okra, grown without any chemicals for $2.29/lb.
We love okra! Although it's more common in the south than here, it was originally cultivated in Ethiopia and ancient Egypt. It spread through North Africa, to the Middle East and eventually made its way to the USA through settlers and enslaved people.
Did you know, it is especially good for folks with IBS, as it contains gut-healthy fiber that is not fermentable or "soluble fiber", (three grams per cup to be exact)? Without the lining of your digestive system (with compounds that are present in okra), your gut opens to harmful pathogens, referred to as leaky gut.
Okra is also a super source of vitamin A (great for your eye health and immune system), as well as calcium, iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Your body needs all of these, but in particular, foods high in antioxidants will help your body fight off toxins that break down cell DNA over time, and help protect against chronic inflammation in the process! Here are some okra recipes to help you hop on our band wagon and share our love for this magnificent and versatile veggie!
Roasted Okra:
https://moonandspoonandyum.com/okra-recipe/
15 Okra Recipes:
https://moonandspoonandyum.com/okra-recipe/
Bhindi Masala
https://www.cookwithmanali.com/bhindi-masala-okra-stir-fry/
