Did you know that ampalaya belongs to the cucurbit or gourd family which includes other beloved fruits such as pumpkin and watermelon? Hence, it’s not surprising that, like its relatives, bitter melon is also full of nutrients.
Nutritional analyses show that bitter gourd is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, among all the cucurbit family members, ampalaya has the highest vitamin C content; it also has higher protein content than tomato and cucumber. Moreover, bitter gourd also contains zinc, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium.
2. It Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Its ability to lower blood sugar levels is perhaps one of the most well-known bitter gourd benefits, particularly for Filipinos with diabetes.
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