What Is “Okra” In English? (Answers)
OKRA IN ENGLISH – The Philippines is home to an abundance of fruits and vegetables. However, not many know the English translations of these.
In this article, we are going to learn about the English translation of the vegetable more commonly known in the Philippines as “Ok-ra”.
In English, this vegetable is called “Lady’s Fingers” or “Gumbo”. Furthermore, the plant from which this vegetable is taken from is a flowering plant in the mallow family.
In both the United States and the Philippines, this vegetable is known as “Okra”. However, outside of these countries they are more commonly known as “lady’s fingers”.
Moreover, the okra has several health benefits. Among these are: Vitamin A, B6, and C. Additionally, there are several minerals that are found present in the plant like: olic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
Aside from its health benefits, it also contains anti-toxins and is used to help control cholesterol and blood sugar. Furthermore, it is used in the medical field as a replacement for blood plasma.
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