Bitter Gourd

Bitter gourd, or karela, is a green vegetable with a bumpy skin and a distinctly bitter flavor. It is popular in Asian cuisines and is believed to offer various health benefits. Here are health benefits of consuming bitter gourd daily.

Ayurvedic remedies for hypoglycemia: Ashwagandha, neem, cinnamon, amla, more

Hypoglycemia is a condition characterised by abnormally low blood sugar levels, leading to symptoms like shakiness, confusion, and dizziness. Here are some natural ways to control hypoglycemia.

Add these potent anti-diabetic Ayurvedic herbs to your diet

Add these Ayurvedic herbs to your daily diet to manage diabetes and maintain blood sugar levels. Known as the "sugar destroyer," it contains gymnemic acids, which inhibit sugar absorption in the intestines and stimulate insulin production in the pancreas. Also known as bitter gourd. it is packed with compounds like charantin, polypeptide-p, and vicine.Rich in soluble fibre and trigonelline, fenugreek helps improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels.Studies also suggest that fenugreek enhances pancreatic function and reduce insulin resistance. Watch for more details

Bengaluru: Why Swiggy sent this customer 'karela' with the caramel popcorn she ordered

'Swiggy sent me a bitter gourd with the caramel popcorn packets I ordered yesterday,' a Bengaluru-based singer shared.

European Union lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

In April last year, the 28-member European Union had temporarily banned import of Alphonso mangoes. It also banned import of four vegetables - taro, bitter gourd, snake gourd and eggplant - from India from May 1, 2014. Export of Indian mangoes to the EU during 2012 and 2013 were valued at USD 6.73 million and USD 10.09 million, respectively.