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Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd

Posted on December 10, 2014 by noorianayan
Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd
 

  • Due to its hypoglycemic action, bitter gourd makes an
    excellent remedy for diabetes. The insulin-like peptides, alkaloids, and
    charantin combine to lower blood and urine sugar levels without
    increasing blood insulin levels.
  • The blood purifying properties of bitter gourd deem it to be
    an ideal treatment for blood disorders like blood boils and
    itching due to blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in
    the blood.
  • Fresh juice extracted from bitter gourd is beneficial for
    people suffering from piles. All you need to do is prepare a mixture
    of bitter gourd juice and buttermilk and have it every morning for
    about a month.
  • Cellulose is a good source of fiber which helps in
    preventing constipation. Bitter gourd contains cellulose that acts as a
    great digestive agent and helps in stimulating the secretion of
    gastric juices. This, in turn, helps people suffering from
    dyspepsia.
  • Bitter gourd encourages the liver to secrete more bile
    juices which are necessary for the metabolism of fats. Hence, if you
    are yearning for a perfect, slim figure, include loads of bitter
    gourd in your diet.
  • Researches indicate that a glass of bitter gourd juice
    strengthens the immune system and increases the body’s power to
    fight against infections. Besides, it also improves the immunity of cell
    functioning in people suffering from cancer.
  • Regular consumption of bitter gourd juice is known to
    stimulate the energy and stamina levels in the body, especially in
    people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • Bitter gourd is a known remedy for curing various skin
    diseases and skin infections, such as eczema. Not only it avoids the
    skin from developing blemishes, it also improves the glow and texture
    of the skin, ensuring that you do not develop any acne. It has
    also been acknowledged for successfully healing skin eruptions,
    chapped skin, burns, and hemorrhoids.
  • Consuming bitter gourd juice on a regular basis aids in
    improving the condition of psoriasis and other infections of fungus,
    such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
  • Bitter gourd acts as an antidote for alcohol intoxication
    and promotes purification, restoration, and nourishment of the
    liver. The juice, in particular, is beneficial for treating a bad
    hangover.
  • With high levels of beta-carotene and other beneficial
    compounds, bitter gourd juice is regarded as the best drink for
    alleviating eye disorders and strengthening eyesight. Further, it is
    recommended by herbalists for normalizing restless sleeping patterns.
  • Diluting 2 ounces of bitter gourd juice with honey and water
    helps in fighting and improving pharyngitis, bronchitis, and
    asthma.
  • By cleansing the blood and body from harmful toxins, bitter
    gourd helps in getting rid of jaundice, due to its highly
    beneficial properties.
  • By stimulating the secretion of gastric juices properly,
    bitter gourd helps in enhancing the digestion process. To add on,
    it is used for treating intestinal worms, constipation, and diarrhea.
  • Bitter gourd is considered beneficial for the overall health
    of women. Not only it helps in treating menstrual disorders and
    female genital tract related problems, it assists in secreting milk
    during the lactation phase after pregnancy.

Bitter Gourd Nutrition Facts


Amount: 1 cup
Total Weight: 93 g

Nutrients Amount
Basic Components  
Proteins 930 mg
Water 87.4 g
Ash 1 g
Fats 158 mg
   
Calories  
Total Calories 16
Calories From Carbohydrate 12
Calories From Fat 1.3
Calories From Protein 2.3
   
Carbohydrates  
Total Carbohydrates 3.4 g
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g
   
Vitamins  
Vitamin A 438 IU
Vitamin C 78 mg
Thiamin 37 mcg
Riboflavin 37 mcg
Niacin 372 mcg
Vitamin B6 40 mcg
Folate 67 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 197 mcg
   
Minerals  
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 400 mcg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 29 mg
Potassium 275 mg
Sodium 4.7 mg
Zinc 744 mcg
Copper 32 mcg
Manganese 83 mcg
Selenium 0.19 mcg


How many calories in bitter gourd (per 100 gm)
Bitter gourd has about 17 calories per 100 gm of weight.



How to Buy Bitter Gourd

  • Select bitter gourds that are unripe and fir as the ripened
    ones are extremely very bitter. Young and immature bitter gourds
    can be used for cooking due to their bright green skin, white
    flesh and small and tender seeds.
  • Avoid buying bitter gourds that have soft spots or have
    turned orange. This indicates overripe and mushy vegetables that
    can often split into segments that curl back, exposing the seeds
    covered in bright red.

Bitter Gourd Storage Tips

  • Wash the bitter melons in running cold water, once you bring
    them home. Dry them gently on paper towels and place them in a
    perforated plastic or paper bag.
  • When stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator at 50F, bitter gourds last for 3-5 days longer.
  • Storing bitter gourds at room temperature or with other fruits and
    vegetables can increase the speed of the ripening process, making them
    bitter.

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