Health Benefits of Bitter Gourds: Can We Eat Bitter Gourd Everyday?
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Nutritional Content of Bitter Gourd
As per recommended daily allowance Vitamin A(48%), Vitamin C (92%), Calcium (4%), Iron (5%), Vitamin B6(40%) Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium.
Health Benefits of Bitter Gourds: Can We Eat Bitter Gourd Everyday?
1. Respiratory Disorders: Excellent for Curing respiratory problems like Asthma, Cold, and Coughs. The paste of Bitter Gourd along with the Paste of Tulsi leaves and honey is extremely effective. (10 Top Benefits of Ginger for Asthma Treatments)
2. Liver Tonic: Drinking one glass of bitter gourd juice daily heals Liver problems (Drink for 3 to 4 weeks for best results). This stimulates the Liver to secrete bile acids that are essential for metabolizing fat in the body – A 100gm serving of Cooked bitter gourd Contains just 117 calories.
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3. Diabetes: Bitter gourd has a certain insulin-like protein called Polypeptide P that mimics the action of insulin & lowers blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
4. Blood Circulation: Due to the antioxidants and anti-microbial properties of bitter gourd juice, it improves blood circulation and helps to improve Boils, Rashes, Acne, and remove toxins.
Aids Digestion: Excellent Source of dietary fiber. Helps in relieving Constipation and Indigestion when taken regularly. Bitter Gourds support healthy gut bacteria, which favors digestion and nutrient absorption.
5. Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels: Bitter Gourd juice is anti-inflammatory and also helps in lowering the bad cholesterol levels in the body. Thereby, it significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. it also maintains the blood pressure of the body as it is rich in Potassium, which absorbs excessive sodium in the body. Bitter Gourd is rich in Iron and Folic acid which decreases the risk of stroke and keeps the Heart healthy.
6. Vitamin C: Vitamin C builds Immunity, helps in bone formation, and Wound Healing. Vitamin C builds collagen and prevents Aging and Wrinkle formation.
7. Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a Fat Soluble vitamin that is great for skin health and Vision.
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