Bitter but Sweet

Bitter gourd or “ampalaya” is one of the vegetables that people, most especially, kids do not like. It is known as the vegetable with a bitter taste that is why it is also called “bitter melon”. Despite of it being bitter, it has lots of health benefits that will surely make you like it. Bitter melon is proven to be a herbal medicine which aids the treatment of some diseases.

We can get lots of minerals minerals from bitter melon and some of those areVitamin B, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron and even beta carotene. According to researches, it shows that bitter melon helps increase beta cells through pancreas which helps boost human body’s ability to produce insulin. It then controls a diabetic’s blood sugar. The different parts of bitter melon also have benefits. Its leaves, for example, can be used in many different ways. Moreover, the crushed leaves may help treat burn and blister. Its powdered leaves, on the other side, are used as astringent to heal hemorrhoids. Its juice extracts can also be beneficial; it aids the treatment of diabetes. It is used to treat cold and cough; oftentimes, its leaves are juiced and it will be used for mild cough for children. Lastly, its roots also help in the aphrodisiac preparation.

The bitterness of bitter melon will surely be disregarded if we will be more aware of its sweet health benefits. These will be a great help to develop a healthier and sweeter lifestyle.