Know Your Food Plate: Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Introduction 

Bitter gourd is a sharp-tasting vegetable revered in Ayurveda and Indian cooking for its anti-diabetic and detoxifying properties.

Key Nutritional Components and Benefits

• Contains charantin – helps regulate blood sugar

• High in vitamin C – boosts immunity

• Rich in fiber – supports digestion

• Loaded with antioxidants – combats inflammation

Health Benefits

• Helps manage diabetes

• Detoxifies the liver

• Aids in weight loss

• Promotes skin health

References 

Desai, K. (2022). Bitter Gourd: Nature’s Insulin. Indian Nutraceutical Journal, 7(3), 145-150.