May 30, 2025
ET OnlineAccording to Harvard graduate, Dr Saurabh Sethi, bitter melon/ bitter gourd, aka karela, is the best food for controlling diabetes.
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Bitter melon (karela), a fruit related to cucumber and zucchini, is nutritious, bitter, and popular in Asia and Africa. It's eaten raw or cooked for a milder flavour. Cleveland has listed many of its benefits.
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Bitter melon is low in calories, high in fibre, and rich in nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins A and C, zinc, and antioxidants.
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Bitter melon may help manage blood sugar due to its fibre content and polypeptide-P, a natural insulin-like compound that may lower glucose levels.
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Bitter melon’s beta-carotene content may help prevent cancer. Studies show its extract kills certain cancer cells, though experts stress more research is needed.
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Bitter melon extract has shown promise in lowering bad cholesterol in lab studies.
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Bitter melon may help prevent iron-deficiency anaemia, as it’s rich in iron and folate, both essential for producing healthy red blood cells and supporting oxygen transport in the body.
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