Okra

A good source of dietary fibre, including soluble fibre. Fibre helps keep the intestine functioning well.

Provide iron (needed for transporting oxygen within red blood cells), calcium (important in the structure of bones and teeth) and potassium (helps balance sodium from salty foods).

A good source of vitamin C, which contributes to the absorption of iron from foods) and also provides vitamin B6, which is necessary for normal protein metabolism.