Know Your Food Plate: Kundru (Ivy Gourd)

Introduction

Kundru is a small green vegetable rich in fiber and used in everyday Indian meals for its health-promoting properties.

Key Nutritional Components and Benefits

• Dietary fiber – aids digestion

• Iron – combats fatigue

• Beta-carotene – protects eye health

Health Benefits

• Helps regulate blood sugar

• Improves bowel movements

• Supports weight management

  
  

References

Desai, R. (2023). Functional Foods of India. Nutrition Today, 19(2), 93-101.