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Bitter gourd and its benefits

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 04. May, 2009 in Food

A common vegetable in the indian kitchen is bitter gourd. It belongs to the same family as that of bottle gourd. Just like bottle gourd,it is low in calories and high in fiber. It contains beta carotene, a precursor to form vitamin A, hence can provide vitamin A. It is rich in vitamin B1, B2, [...]

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How to lose weight with Bottle Gourd

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 20. Mar, 2009 in Health

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 [...]

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Bottle gourd- Guard against diseases

by Sanjana - Dietitian on 18. Jun, 2008 in Food, Health

Lauki, dudhi or bottle gourd holds pride of place in the Indian Ayurvedic medical system. Here is why our ancestors included it in their regular diet, and why it still makes sense to do so. Lauki is 96.1% water, so is light on the stomach and aids digestion. A 100 gm serving of lauki contains [...]

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