Bitter Gourd

Yes, you should try bitter gourd!

This bumpy veggie often gets looked over by most people. But there are many reasons why you should try it!

Bitter gourd is, as its name suggests, quite bitter in taste. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the bitter taste is great for balancing both Pitta and Kapha Doshas.

The benefits of this vegetable include blood purification and as a result, are great for treating a variety of skin conditions.

Many people will toss the chopped bitter gourd in salt and let it rest for an hour before cooking to remove the bitter flavour. However, make sure to use minimal salt! It is important to taste a bit of that bitter flavour.

This veggie is also great for treating diabetes. If you or a loved one suffers from diabetes, we suggest speaking with an Ayurvedic practitioner to design a suitable treatment program.

Have you tried bitter gourd? We would love to hear how you enjoy eating it.

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