Bitter Things In Life Are Actually Sweet
July 27, 2007
Bitter gourd is commonly found vegetable in India. In some countries it is popular as bitter melon.
As the name suggests-bitter, it is not a hot favorite among many. Few people find ways to remove the bitter taste by soaking it in salt and water for few hours. Then they squeeze to drain out the bitter water. This is then filled with spices and fried.
What they miss out is the bitterness which is extremely good for the body. The bitterness of the butter gourd helps in digestion. This is beneficial to people suffering from slow digestion, dyspepsia and constipation. In Philippines, bitter gourd tea is used to control blood sugar. The juice of the bitter gourd leaf is used to treat alcoholism and piles. It is known to treat cholera as well.
So bitter things in life are actually sweet for the body.
©Nayna, 2007. All Rights Reserved.
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