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Ash gourd vs bottle gourd, which juice is better for weight loss

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 24, 2023, 12:55 IST
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Which juice is better: Ash gourd or bottle gourd

When it comes to weight loss, many tend to go for bottle gourd and ash gourd in the form of juices. Both veggies are said to be super healthy and low in calories. Additionally, they are rich in nutrition. Consuming these provides many health benefits. But one question that many wonder about is which one is more beneficial for health between bottle gourd and petha juice? If you are also facing this dilemma, then read more to find out which one is better and how.

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Whose juice is more beneficial

Petha is slightly sour-sweet in taste. It is considered quite pure and sweets are also made from it. At the same time, we all consume bottle gourd in many ways. Talking about the juices of both, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), petha is a wonderful food, it is widely cultivated in India. In Ayurveda, it is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer, urine infection, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and other nervous system related diseases.

Talking about bottle gourd, it is an excellent prebiotic. It contains all the amino acids and essential nutrients necessary for human health. It is used as a cardiotonic and general tonic. It has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting and diuretic properties. Therefore its juice is also very beneficial for health.

If we talk about which of the two is more beneficial, there is no exact answer. Which one you should consume or which one can prove beneficial for you, depends on individual’s need. No one juice can provide you with all the benefits. You need to choose them as per your need.

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What do the experts recommend?

Both the juices are extremely healthy and the best way to benefit from them is to consume both of them. You can consume any one juice on different days. But keep in mind not to consume them in excessive quantities as they may do more harm than good.

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