Bitter gourds are the most bitter amongst all fruits and vegetables, with a rough, bumpy, and green skin. The flesh of the bitter gourd is off-white and translucent and hence tastes crispy with the combination of the bitter, brittle seeds that are present inside.
Commonly preached, a glass of bitter gourd juice in the morning as a daily ritual is greatly recommended for diabetic patients. This veggie is rich in Polypeptide-P, which prevents a sudden spike in sugar levels. Ages-old Ayurvedic practitioners have been prescribing at least 2 ml of thick, bitter gourd juice mixed with water every day for great health. Also, it naturally helps in breaking down kidney stone occurrences.
Bitter gourd is rich in iron, and it contains twice the beta-carotene as compared to broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, or double the potassium of a banana. Also, it acts as a digestive stimulant that is helpful in treating indigestion. Bitter herbs are believed to stimulate digestive function by multiplying saliva production and promoting both digestive enzyme and stomach acid production.
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· Calories: 20.
· Carbs: 4 grams.
· Fiber: 2 grams.
· Vitamin C: 93% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
· Vitamin A: 44% of the RDI.
· Folate: 17% of the RDI.
· Potassium: 8% of the RDI.
· Zinc: 5% of the RDI.