Simranjeet Singh/Shahjahanpur: Bitter gourd is bitter in taste. More than that, medicinal properties are found in it. However, due to the bitterness of bitter gourd, people start making faces as soon as they hear its name. But if it is included in your regular diet, you can avoid many diseases.
Dr. Vidya Gupta, home science expert posted at Agricultural Science Center Niyamatpur for the last 20 years, said that many nutrients like iron, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, zinc are found in bitter gourd. Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-cancer, antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties are also found in bitter gourd.
Bitter gourd is the period of diseases
Dr. Vidya Gupta told that bitter gourd is very effective in providing relief from many problems like asthma, respiratory diseases, heart diseases, kidney, liver, digestive system, eye diseases, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. Eating bitter gourd vegetable removes physical weakness. Blood sugar can be controlled by eating bitter gourd.
Bitter gourd will control weight
Dr. Vidya Gupta told that bitter gourd is very effective in controlling weight. Bitter gourd is low in calories and high in fiber. Due to which it prevents you from feeling hungry again and again. Not only this, it also boosts metabolism. Due to which the stomach remains healthy. The digestive system becomes stronger.
Controls bad cholesterol
Dr. Vidya Gupta told that potassium is found in abundance in bitter gourd. Due to which it reduces the amount of bad cholesterol present in the body. Also keeps away from heart diseases. Not only this, the potassium present in it is helpful in controlling high blood pressure.
Also effective in treating infectious diseases
Dr. Vidya Gupta told that due to Vitamin C found in bitter gourd, it strengthens your immune system. Because of which you can avoid many types of infectious diseases. Not only this, Vitamin A is found in abundance in it. Which keeps your eyes healthy. Keeps away from eye related diseases.
How to consume bitter gourd?
Dr. Vidya Gupta told that bitter gourd can be eaten in many ways. You can include bitter gourd in your diet by making vegetable, pickle or juice. If you include bitter gourd in your diet regularly, it will protect you from many diseases.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 24, 2024, 10:12 IST
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