According to WebMD, studies using concentrated okra suggest a 63% reduction in breast cancer cells. It potentially inhibits fat cell production and promotes cholesterol degradation. It's a great source of B vitamins, as well as many minerals. Folklore has it that Cleopatra swore by okra's properties to reduce skin redness and keep its elasticity, and smoothness. Finally, this fun plant has also been used as an aphrodisiac in the centuries past.