It contains compounds that can help to lower blood sugar and act like plant insulin.
Research shows this unusual and often overlooked food can be effective in managing type 2 diabetes symptoms.
Studies also suggest it offers potential benefits for cholesterol, inflammation, and even cancer.
Longevity expert Dan Buettner, who studies populations in "Blue Zones" like Okinawa, Japan, highlights bitter melon as a key dietary component. "There's three compounds in it that help lower blood sugar," Buettner explains, pointing to the fruit's celebrated role in communities known for their exceptional health and lifespan. In Okinawa, where bitter melon is a dietary staple, residents experience far lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and obesity.
This unassuming member of the gourd family, which is also known as karela, bitter squash, Goya melon, and balsam pear, is a nutritional powerhouse. Raw bitter melon is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A. It is also a good source of folate, potassium, zinc, iron, and dietary fiber. Packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants, it is a veritable medicine chest in produce form....<<<Read More>>>...
