Bitter melon, momordica charantia, bitter gourd or ampalaya. It has an oblong shape and a warty looking vegetable fruit, the flesh is crunchy and watery.
During my younger years, I often dislike the taste and the idea of eating any bitter melon recipe, because of its bitter tasting property. But as time goes by, I learned to love, eat and appreciate this fruit vegetable!
According to our health food source, below are the health benefits that you can get from bitter melon!
- Contain vitamins A, B1, B2 and vitamin C.
- Helps prevent type 2 diabetes by increasing the insulin sensitivity thus lowering elevated blood sugar levels.
- Contain minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium.
- It helps purify blood tissue, enhances digestion and stimulates the liver.
Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.
