Uses of BITTER GOURD :
Fiber content and Vitamin C is high in bitter gourd. It is rich in nutrients like folate and vitamin A. Among these are catechin and epicatechin are high. It is also high in antioxidants like gallic acid, chlorogenic acid etc.
A frequent intake of bitter gourd in food has various health benefits. Bitter gourd is also useful for controlling blood glucose, keeping bad cholesterol under control and keeping various types of cancer at away. The health benefits of bitter gourds also vary depending on the method of cooking them.
How to cook bitter gourd for good health benefits:
Frying with too much oil, cooking in water or buttermilk and discarding the water, adding sweet ingredients like jaggery and sugar in curry will not give good health results.
It is better to cook in low heat and steaming methods. Bitter gourd is also very good for pre-diabetics and diabetics as it controls blood glucose.