Try this for weight loss
Eating right and exercising are the two basic rules of weight loss. By avoiding any one of these you would not be able to shed kilos and get in shape.
It isn’t something that can be achieved overnight as there is no shortcut to lose weight. But there are some small tips and tricks that can accelerate the entire process. One such thing is this special juice made from Ash Gourd or Winter Melon.
Ash Gourd health benefits
For the unversed, Ash Gourd is commonly used to make a popular sweet dish which we all know as Petha. Even in Hindi, this fruit is called Petha.
Ash Gourd has a mild taste, similar to the cucumber and is used particularly in Indian and Chinese cuisine.
The fruit also has some amazing medicinal properties, due to which it is widely used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
Nutrient content
Ash Gourd belongs to the pumpkin family and just like other fruits of this family, Ash Gourd is rich in water content. It comprises of 96 per cent water and is high in fiber.
100-gram of raw ash gourd contains:
Calories: 13
Protein: less than 1 gram
Carbs: 3 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Fat: less than 1 gram
The fruit also contains a small amount of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
Ash Gourd and weight loss
Due to low fiber and high water content, Ash Gourd may help improve your digestion and help to lose weight effectively. It also a rich source of soluble fiber, which decreases the digestion process and makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time.
How to make Ash Gourd juice for weight loss
Peel off the skin of the fruit and cut it into small chunks. Do not forget to remove all the seeds of the fruit. Add the small slices of Ash Gourd in a mixer or blender and blend till smooth. Take a clean cotton cloth and strain the mixture to separate the pulp and the juice. You can add a dash of lemon juice and/or 2-3 mint leaves in the juice for flavour.
Drink this juice every morning on an empty stomach for effective results.
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