New Delhi, March 11 (IANS). It would not be wrong to call gourd superfood, because it is a vegetable that can help protect a person from many diseases. It can be eaten throughout the year and its intake is effective in improving health from skin to heart. In Ayurveda, gourd is also considered a medicinal vegetable, whose consumption in both juice and vegetable forms is beneficial for health.
Gourd is also known as gheeya and many types of sweet and salty recipes can be made from it. Many times children do not like its taste, but if it is cooked properly, it works as delicious and nutrition -rich food. Gourd is a superfood especially for people struggling with diabetes, obesity, cholesterol and digestive problems. If it is consumed properly, gourd is not less than a boon for health.
The fiber found in gourd is beneficial for the body in various ways. It can relieve problems like constipation by strengthening the digestive system, while it also controls obesity, diabetes and cholesterol. Daily intake reduces poor cholesterol and heart health remains healthy. In addition, gourd is also helpful in reducing inflammation in the body.
Apart from fiber, gourd contains nutrients that are helpful in controlling blood sugar. Therefore, gourd vegetable or juice is considered extremely beneficial especially for diabetes patients.
The gourd is cold, so people with more phlegm and vata should consume it as soup or vegetable. People who have a problem of cold, cuff or arthritis, should avoid drinking its juice and only cook and eat. Gourd is found in plenty of vitamin B, vitamin C, iron and sodium, which makes the body’s immunity stronger. The iron present in it helps to meet the deficiency of hemoglobin. You can include it in your diet to control weight.
If you are troubled by hair loss or baldness, applying gourd leaves on the head can benefit greatly. Similarly, applying honey in the ash of gourd fruit can increase the eyesight and can relieve the problem of night blindness. If you have a constant headache problem, applying bitter gourd seeds on the forehead can give relief. In addition, the intake of gourd keeps the body fresh and increases energy levels.
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