Unusual fruit! Okra—also known as ochro or ladies' fingers—is a mallow family flower. Okra, a fruit, is cooked as a vegetable. It is used in gumbo and as a Southern side dish. Here's why you should try okra if you haven't.
"Not only is it full of fiber but it contains sulfurophane, a substance that helps protect your DNA and slow tumor growth (that can decrease your cancer risk) and decrease inflammation," Mathis says of this high-fiber superfood, which is why your parents told you to finish it.
Cherry season arrives with summer. Stone fruits are popular for a reason. They're tasty and packed with vitamins, minerals, and health-boosting plant components.
Finally, beets are another high-fiber food that can help reduce fat accumulation. This root vegetable has 3.4 grams of fiber and can help with digestion and hydration. "As we get older, we tend to drink less and stay less well-hydrated, which can stop us up
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