Actually when it comes to eating food if you are suffering from Covid;- I think it's best that one does not eat heavy food. Drink SOUPS instead as this is easier to absorb without too much work being required by the digestive system. So reserving your energy to be directed to fighting covid, rather than digesting food.
Okra isn't common in the US. I like it but don't see it for sale often. I never heard it called "lady fingers" before. Thank you for the good ideas on diet and rest. Seems like good advice all the time, not just for those with covid.