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Karela Juice

Also Known As : Bitter melon juice
Technical Name : Momordica charantia
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a bitter taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Karela juice can be consumed as it is.
  2. It can be mixed with lemon juice and bottle gourd juice.
  3. To make karela juice, the seeds should be discarded. Lemon juice, black salt, and even turmeric powder can be added.

Description

Karela juice is made from a fruit called bitter melon. The fruit has distinctly rough and bumpy skin. There are two varieties of bitter melons such as Chinese and Indian bitter melon. Karela juice is made by blending raw bitter melon with water. Karela juice is a popular health tonic in the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia and parts of China.

Health benefits

  • Karela juice contains polypeptide-p, charantin and vicine which can help reduce blood sugar levels.(1)
  • It is a good source of antioxidants including vitamin C and vitamin A which may promote skin health and wound healing.(1)
  • Karela juice also helps in the weight loss process. It may have cancer-fighting properties as well.(1)
  • It may help to increase good cholesterol levels and decrease bad cholesterol levels.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose bitter melons that are bigger to make karela juice. Avoid those that are riper, it will help to avoid the harsh flavour.

Note

Overconsumption of karela juice can cause stomach pain, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Those who have diabetes should consult their medical practitioner before adding karela juice in diet.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/karela-juice

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