One study found that mice fed a high-fat diet containing okra powder had lower blood cholesterol levels. However, more human studies are needed. Okra contains antioxidants and a protein called ...

Pharmacist has shared how one fruit in particular, often used in soups and stews, has been shown in research to help lower ...

Cutting down on saturated fats, like processed meats, cheese, butter and cakes, is known to help lower cholesterol, and the NHS recommends increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. One fruit, in ...

Okra, with its distinctive, thick mucilage, is one of the traditional thickeners in gumbo. The others are filé — a powder made from dried and ground sassafras leaves, a contribution from the ...

Season Generously: Frozen okra can handle bold spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or even Cajun seasoning for a ...

Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help remove dangerous microplastics from waste water, scientists said Tuesday. The new research was presented at the spring ...

If your cholesterol levels are too high, it can end up clogging your blood vessels and making it harder for blood to flow.

Wash the okra under cold running water and dry each ... Kashmiri curry masala (or bassar curry powder) is a spice blend which is often homemade so the spices can vary. Typically it contains ...