Even the mucilage can be put to good use, so long as you have the right approach. Here, learn how to eat okra and reduce its slime, according to culinary pros. Meet Our Expert.

Don’t eat okra at all. And in comes Jezebel’s Clover Hope late to the conversation, but in defense of okra. Clover Hope: Okra is the best when cooked right.

I would like to know the president’s feelings about Brussels sprouts and okra. He has been eloquent and impassioned – though misguided – on the subject of broccoli. But to my know… ...

The thing some people dislike about okra—the slime—is part of what makes it good for you, too. The gel-like substance is rich in soluble fiber, known for its potential to lower blood ...

Every Time You Eat Okra, Your Gut, ... Besides being good for the gut, eating okra will also benefit your bones. This is because it has calcium, specifically 82 milligrams per cup.

If you’d like to try the okra water trend, Madison Reeder, a registered dietitian and director of clinical operations at ModifyHealth, said to place raw, sliced okra pods in water for 8 to 24 hours.