HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER GOURD;
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| Bitter gourd, white variety. |
Bitter gourd is used for its medicinal properties that aid in diabetes,
liver issues, stomach complaints, skin ailments such as psoriasis and blood
purification.
The bitter vegetable has also been for Alzheimer’s disease,
as an antioxidant against cancer, to lower cholesterol, to combat HIV, kidney
stones, measles, as well as malaria!
In Ayurvedic
medicine, bitter gourd juice has been used for digestive problems as well
as boosting the immune system.
Naturally low
in sodium, carbohydrates and calories, its nutritional profile shows bitter
gourd to be particularly high in vitamins C, A, folates, thiamin, zinc, iron,
potassium, magnesium, manganese and dietary fiber. Needless to say, the bitter
gourd is great for heart
health!
Bitter gourd’s active ingredients include momordicins, cucurbitacin B, and
glycosides, such as momordin, charantin, charantosides, goyaglycosides and
momordicosides.
This healthful vegetable can be consumed as a fresh juice or cooked in a
variety of dishes from different world cuisines.
Eat natural fruits and vegetables to have a healthy, happy and disease free life.
