5 health benefits that will make Karela your go to vegetable

New Delhi: We all know that vegetables are healthy as they offer unique benefits. Some vegetables are bitter in taste and just because of their taste we deny them to consume, like bitter gourd or karela. But did you know karela has amazing health benefits. Here are some benefits of bitter gourd.

Benefits of Bitter gourd 

1. Diabetes

Karela  reduces the blood glucose levels in the both type I and type II diabetes. For reduce the risk and dosage of medicines consuming a glass of karela juice.

2. Beneficial for skin and hair

Karela is rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which are good for your skin. It reduces ageing, fights acne and skin blemishes.

3. Digestion

 Bitter gourd is full of fiber and helps improve bowel movement. It helps in reliving constipation and make you system strong.

4. Cardiac Health

 Karela reduce bad cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart attack.

5. Cancer

Karela is beneficial for cancer patients, it helps to fight with cancer. bitter gourd works against cancer cells proliferation and stops tumour formation.

6. Manages your weight

Karela helps to manage our weight, it aids in weight loss, it is low in calories and rich in fiber.

7. Benefitial for eyes

Bitter gourd is rich in vitamin A and prevent cataract and strengthens vision. It lightens your dark circles. 

8. Immunity

Karela boost up your immunity.

You should take some precautions before consuming karela

1. Avoid eating karela in pregnancy as it can be harmful

2. Avoid eating red seeds of Karela as it may cause  pain in stomach and loose motions