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The above sentence is like apple and bitter melon. Due to deliciousness,
health benefits, appealing look and proper size, apple becomes the most
popular fruit appreciated by people of all age. How about bitter melon?
Despite its vitamins and advantages, bitter melon is one in the top 20
veggies which are overlooked because of its bitterness and ugliness!
Bitter melon is
a tropical plant widely grown in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Philippines
and Thailand. It is medium to light green in color, oblong and
tapering to a point, easily recognized by its shiny, fleshy, peculiar
warty-looking surface and irregular ridges.
Besides a great source of phosphorus, calcium, beta carotine, fiber,
iron, potassium, vitamin B1, B2, B3 and C, bitter melon is full of Momodicine
which has been used to threat diabetes, cancer, viral infections, constipation,
disease, leukemia and malaria. In addition, it is effective to stop the
initial HIV infection. In Philippines, people found that leaves of this
veggie can relieve cough.
Actually, there are various wonderful menu from this plant such as bitter
melon salad, stuffed bitter melon, bitter melon stew and fried bitter
melon with minced pork or shrimp. To lower its bitterness, boil it with
salt before cooking.
Remember that having too much bitter melon can cause of nauseous symptom
and diarrhea. For the leukemia and diabetes patients, it will be better
to seek advice from doctor.
Endrophine
Sources:
www.namjai.com
www.thaihealth.info
www.healthnet.in.th
www.viable-herbal.com
www.personal.psu.edu
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