Okra, also known as gumbo or ladies' fingers, is a warm-season vegetable. Okra is a fruit, though it is eaten as a vegetable. It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. It is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Okra is also a good source of Magnesium.