| Bitter melon is a valuable herb gifted to us | | | | uncovered pot |
| by Mother Nature. It is also commonly known | | | | |
| as bitter gourd, bitter cucumber, karolla and | | | | - Allow it to cool and then strain |
| karela. It is rich in iron, beta-carotene and | | | | |
| potassium. It also contains Vitamins B1, B2, | | | | - Drink 1/3 cup of it thrice a day |
| B3 and C, phosphorous and fiber. | | | | |
| | | | Above recipe is found to be very effective in |
| Benefits of Bitter Melon | | | | the treatment of diabetes type 2. If taken |
| | | | regularly will make your sugar level under |
| - Bitter melon is worldwide known for its | | | | control. It is the most effective natural way |
| effectiveness in treating diabetes. Bitter | | | | to cure diabetes. |
| melon chemically contains a compound that is | | | | |
| very much similar to insulin and sometimes | | | | Bitter Melon with Egg |
| also referred as p-insulin. Researches have | | | | |
| shown that when it is taken continuously for | | | | - Cut a bitter melon in lengthwise, scoop and |
| some period has the ability to substitute the | | | | scrap the inner white pulp leaving only the |
| insulin in the body. It also contains | | | | outer green parts. |
| steroidal saponins called charantin, peptides | | | | |
| similar to that of peptides and certain | | | | - Now finely cut the bitter melon. Pour a lot |
| alkaloids that effectively control sugar | | | | of salt to them and leave them for a while to |
| level in blood. | | | | get rid of its bitterness. |
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| - Bitter melon is also good digestive agent | | | | - Rinse thoroughly to remove the salt. Fry it |
| and helps in stimulating the secretion of | | | | with garlic, anchovies and knock two eggs to |
| gastric juices. It is very helpful in | | | | make a dish. |
| stimulating liver for secretion of bile | | | | |
| juices that are very essential for metabolism | | | | Above dish is very beneficial, especially for |
| of fats. It helps in improving the | | | | those with diabetes. Bitter melon is an herb |
| peristaltic movements hence it is very | | | | with lot more health benefits other than |
| helpful in avoiding gastric disturbances. | | | | treating just diabetes. |
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| - Taking bitter melon juice also helps in the | | | | Bitter melon is used in solving menstruation |
| treatment of constipation. Constipation is | | | | problems in girls. It is also used in the |
| mainly caused due to faulty eating habits and | | | | treatment of sores, eczema, leprosy and large |
| unhealthy dietary practices. Bitter melon not | | | | wounds. It is also used to cure hypertension, |
| only relives from the indigestive condition | | | | malaria, fevers and headaches. It also has |
| but also helps in combating the constipation. | | | | good results in expelling worms and parasites |
| It improves peristaltic movements of gastro | | | | in adults and children if taken internally. |
| intestinal tract and also improves the | | | | It is also effective against numerous |
| absorption in the intestines. | | | | viruses, herpes and HIV viruses. |
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| Bitter Melon Recipes for Treating Diabetes | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to |
| | | | provide health advice and is for general |
| Bitter Melon Juice | | | | information only. Always seek the insights of |
| | | | a qualified health professional before |
| - Wash the bitter melon leaves and chop them | | | | embarking on any health program. |
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| - Add 6 tablespoon of the chopped leaves in 2 | | | | Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights |
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