Bitter gourd or Kadwa karela is so unpalatable and bitter in taste that it hardly finds a place in one’s meal. But, this healthy vegeatable is packed with numerous health benefits and is truly a boon for diabetics.
This vegetable is well – known for its anti- diabetic action:
Several research studies have provide evidence that extracts from karela help in reducing the alpha glucosidase enzyme activity which in turn lowers the high blood sugar levels raised by a meal.
The seeds of Karela are found to be loaded with polypeptide-P that exerts insulin-like action to trim down blood sugar levels in the body.
This kadwa karela is also known to contain two special anti-hyperglycemic compounds called momorcidin and charatin that play a key role in transportation of blood sugar levels to the muscles, liver and adipose tissue and lower high blood glucose concentrations in diabetics.
So, drink a glass of karela juice in the morning to keep your blood glucose levels under control.
A karela tea made from dried bitter gourd help to maintain blood sugar levels
Dishes prepare by adding karela to other vegetables can complement its bitter taste to control your sugar.