Not so bitter truth about bitter gourd

This extremely bitter-tasting veggie it’s disliked by almost everyone. But we’ll tell you why they are good for you...
Bitter gourd more popular known as karela, not only looks ugly according to some people but is gained notoriety for its extremely bitter taste. Scores of adults, youth and children frown the moment they see this vegetable served on their plates.This uneven textured green vegetable is good for one’s health. It contains a lots of vitamins ad nutrients and is especially highly beneficial for diabetics for lowering down their blood sugar. Here are some benefits of the karela:
- Bitter gourd contains a hypoglycemic compound i.e. plant insulin that is very effective in keeping blood sugar levels down. This is known to increase the glucose intolerance in people suffreing from diabetes mellitus.
- Having two tablesspoons of karela juice mixed with equal amounts of onion and lime juice is beneficial in treating early stages of cholera.
- Bitter gourd contains good amount of beta carotene, which is highlt benficial for mainting and improving one’s eyesight.
- The bitter taste of this vegetable is known to boost the immune system.
- Drinking two tablesspoons of bitter gourd juice along with a glass of buttermilk and having it thrice a day is said to be benficial in treating piles.
- Regularly eating bittergourd as a part of your daily diet is known to prvent skin ailments like psoriasis and fungal infections like ringworm and athletes foot.
- Drinking bitter gourd juice serves as a healthy way to detox the body.