How to lose weight with Bottle Gourd
Bottle gourd is one famous vegetable in the news for various reasons. Bottle gourd has gained importance for weight loss. So lets see how it can trigger weight loss.
- Bottle gourd is rich in fiber and water and hence helps to curb hunger pangs. If you take the juice in the morning, you are having a fiber rich start, hence you are not ravenous for breakfast and do not overeat at breakfast.
- Bottle gourd juice can work as a wonderful snack replacement. A glass of this juice and a bowl of fruits can be an ideal afternoon snack whenever you feel hungry.
Bottle gourd should not be strained with a sieve as the fiber is the key to weight loss. Just drinking bottle gourd juice will not melt your fat away. It has to be combined with a low calorie diet and adequate exercise.
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This post was written by:
Sanjana - Dietitian - who has written 311 posts on Nutrihealth – Your Daily Diet Gyaan.
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University. At present working as a Dietitian for the Manipal Group of Hospitals namely KMC hospital Mangalore, India. Consultant for corporates like Infosys and others, conducting talks and presentations for various associations and local television shows.
32 Responses to “How to lose weight with Bottle Gourd”
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Hi Sanjana,
Does this have any side effect?
I have tried this juice previously, like every alternate days for about couple of weeks
I reduced my weight but felt exhausted after having the juice, any side effects of this juice?
thanks in advance
Bhavani
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
August 4th, 2009 at 9:15 am
No, it is just a vegetable. So it has no harmful effects. Are you eating very less and also drinking gourd juice. If so, that may be the main reason for your exhaustion. Eating too less can be very bad for health. But it is quite safe to consume bottle gourd juice. It is not a miracle fat burner, but can help you to cut down calories.
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Chand Reply:
October 16th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Hi Sanjana,
i don’t know how far is this true! but i’m afraid…”Bottle Gourd Poisoning” – Research.
http://www.jkscience.org/archive/Volume82/bottle%20gourd.pdf
Please advice your opinion on this. I am very scared after reading this research article.
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
October 19th, 2009 at 9:34 am
It is always better to follow a healthy diet than follow crazy fads like only drinking bottle gourd juice…It is rich in fiber just as any other vegetable. Any vegetable juice with fiber is filling and will curb hunger pangs.
Thank you Sanjana
Any other tips or suggestions you have for reducing weight?
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
August 8th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Go through my various articles. You will find answers.
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Hi Sanjana,
Your website gave me very good info for reducing weight and the diet plan.
I have a small doubt.. Can girls do skipping? is it advisasble to do this exercise?. I have heard from many of my friends that skipping s not really good for ladies … is it true?…
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
September 7th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Hi Bhavani,
It is quite safe for girls to skip. It is a myth that girls cannot skip as this can harm their reproductive organs. Skipping works as a very good cardiovascular exercise. It is good for women who cannot exercise outdoors or for those who cannot go to the gym.
But, it is contradicted to those who have weak knees as it is a weight bearing exercise.
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hey if i eat faty things in lunch and drinking only bottlegourd juice at night, will it help in less of fat consumption or balancing the calories
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
September 7th, 2009 at 9:53 am
It will decrease calorie consumption. Eating healthy is the key to good health. Making poor meal compensations will not help in the long run.
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Sachin Reply:
September 9th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Hello Sanjana
Readymade products of Bottle guard juice , which are available in the market are good and safe for use?
because daily preparation of fresh juice is tidious job
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
September 14th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Any kind of juices should be taken in the natural form as the commercial ones have preservatives. Go for the home made juices.
Hi Sanjana,
whether this bottle gourd treatment works for mens also. if so how many timea a week should i take?
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Hi….is taking bottle gourd juice helps in clearing acne…I dont wish to loose weight as I am already slim.I have tried everything for acne but nothing helped so far….somebody has suggested bottle gourd juice…can it be taken if one doesnt want to loose weight..??
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Neha,
For acne, You need to be well hydrated. Next your system needs to be cleaned. If you are not cleansing your system well, then acne can occur.
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Hi Sanjana I would like to loose weight and how can i obtain vegetarian diet sheet as i am lecto vegetarian?
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hai sanjana i saw ur articles just now only (two days ago) iam obese pls say tell me that icant take this juice and i suffer from wheezing sneezing heavy headaches pls suggest that i cant take this or not
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Hi,
Just taking this juice will not help…You need to get a good diet routine planned according to your life style and activity…Just drinking juices will not miraculously make you lose weight….
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can drinking of the bottlegaurd juice with lunch will help in decreasing weight
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
November 18th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Weight loss is just not with bottle gourd juice. It should involve a low calorie diet and regular exercise. If you are eating much more than what your body needs, then even adding bottle gourd juice in the diet will not help you….
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I have taken herbalife product and reduce 7kgs how to maintenance it. I want some naturally weight reducing fruits or vegetables, please suggest me. I am now 79kg. I want to reduce my weight.
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sneha Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Hi,
As Dr. Sanjana said, a diet should always accompany exercise to get results soon. Well that you have tried on herbalife protein diet replacing the snacks..there are vegetables and fruits which also may contribute towards weight loss if considered and consumed adequately. Firstly, you can have tomato juice mixed with little honey (i am afraid do not be too liberal in using honey). Make yourself sure of some measure, say a perticular glassful and consume same quantity everyday instead of coffee/tea habits if you have any. You can alternate the juice therapy with carrot juice, fresh lime juice, ash guard juice. You can also add salt instead of honey one day (if you are not hypertensive) and a piece of green chilli, ginger, coriender leaves to make you feel having a different taste. Avoid using unnecessary sugar and sugar products. No canned juices. You can try 2-3 teaspoonful of aleovera and/or amla juice mixed with the above said juice recepies.
You can as well take a glass of less-fat buttermilk midday followed by veg salad which may contain raw vegetables of your choice other than potatoes with medium-sized.
For lunch try having one or two dry chapatis or a small cup of rice if you cannot live without rice
with two little bowls of curries or sambar whatever.
Early evening can you have a black tea, sugarless or less quantity of tea with milk and artificial sweetner.
Dinner may you have veg soup, again not canned, freshly prepared with veg salad and 1-2 chapatis. Make sure you drink lots of water in between and frequent looing. Try walking 30 minutes a day whenever possible and increase gradually to one hour. Stair walking also helps if you could try. Keep yourself calm, less stressful towards weight loss, be focused, and never give up. Make it a point not to follow too many diets at the same point in time and do not crash diet or starve as it never helps you.
Cheers!!!
Sneha
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I wish to know whether it is good to take mix juice of bottle gourd and bitter gourd. Whether it is help full to reduce the weight and lowering cholestrol.
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hi….am 23 yr old gal..with 5′4” hieght n 65 g weight..the only overconcentration of fats isaround my stomach n waist…
though i eat very nominal diet including veggies but only my stomach gains all d fats n its alwayz buring inside though i dnt eat spicy n oily food..suggest me something plz….
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sneha Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Dear Nupur,
As Dr. Sanjana says exercise also must be included in your lifestyle in order to maintain good health. You must try abdominal exercises which you may get even on internet. Once started never giveup thinking that it pains your abdominal region or giving yourself some other reason to stop. This happens with most of us when started initially. For burning sensation which i think mainly is due to gastritis, try cucumber salad with supper you eat and ash guard juice early morning instead of coffee/tea. Avoid eating sour fruits. Try aloevera juice with early morning veg. juices. Lessen the quantity of rice you are eating and replace that with raw veggies. Before you start abdominal exercises, start your exercise regimen with 30 minutes walk compulsorily.
Good luck.
Sneha
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hey
do cabbage soup diet work? does it have any side effects?
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Hi,
I am a diabetic..just want to know that can i have lauki juice twice a day? or u can suggest me a balanced diet plan..which foods and fruits are low in calories? what can i have in breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Dear Madam,
Nice to see your site .. it has lot of information, i am in Ghana Africa, since here there lot of food difference i take more carbohydrates and to compensat i have to take protiens in form of chicken meat, can you please help suggest any food items which will give cooling effect after passing bowel Movement.pls help.. i had a inflamatory colon after a bad constipation one day and which reduced after taking the antibiotics.
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I am Raghavan,I Would like to reduce my tummy.
I have started my diet as follows.
Morning – Drinking a glass of honey mixed with lemon and with hot water
Planning to have a cup of bitter gourd soup.
Also eating date fruits.
After that having idle and dosa.
Lunch – Normal rice with gravy, including vegetables.
Evening – A cup of Tea along with some snacks.
Night – Chappati or idle.
Also doing exercise in the morning for 30 min
Is this enough to reduce fat or do I need to do anything.
Kindly advise.
Thanks & Regards,
Raghavan – Chennai
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Hello madam,
how r u this is jyot nd i m 21 year old girl my hite 5″7 nd my weight 76kg rite now i m very very upset reading my 2much weight,i m vegitarian nd i m dont eat 2much so plz plz help me thanks very much
jyot
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Hello,greetings
I 50 years old female .I have fibroids and I am in my Perimenupause .I was treated for peptic ulcers,and they get flared up if i take pain medication continuously for my back pain. My question is can take the bottle gourd juice for little weight loss and over ll health.PL clarify.Thank u very much for your service.God bless you
Bhavani
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Sanjana - Dietitian Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Hi Bhavani,
I think exercise is the best solution for you….walking can help you to lose weight keeping in mind your back problem….Bottle gourd juice is not acidic, hence may not be harmful to you…
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