India, Sept. 7 -- Do you hate eating okra because of its slimy texture? You're certainly not alone - many people, especially children, aren't fans of the vegetable, leaving parents to coax them into eating it with the familiar promise that "eating bhindi will make you good at math." But its nutritional benefits go far beyond that popular saying, and if you've been skipping okra because of its texture, you could be missing out on some impressive health benefits.

Chennai-based fitness coach Raj Ganpath, who has over 18 years of experience and is the founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy, is breaking down the lesser-known nutritional benefits of eating okra. In an Instagra...