Know Your Food Plate: Ash Gourd (Petha)

Introduction 

Ash gourd is a cooling vegetable known in Ayurveda for balancing heat and promoting calmness, often used in juices and sweets.

Key Nutritional Components and Benefits

• High water content – hydrates and cools

• Rich in vitamin B1 and C – supports immunity

• Low in calories – ideal for detox diets

• Contains minerals like calcium and iron

Health Benefits

• Calms the nervous system

• Supports digestion

• Aids in weight management

• Promotes respiratory health

References 

Gupta, A. (2021). Functional Foods of India: Ash Gourd. Nutrition & Health Review, 9(2), 70-76.