Ampalaya Bilog (Bitter Melon)
Ampalaya also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd is a common cuisine in Asia, Africa, and South America. This edible fruit is also famous to every Filipino and has been widely used for medicinal purposes.
Ampalaya has unique characteristics as it has dark green color and looks like a cucumber or zucchini with warts. This vegetable is an “acquired taste” and is commonly being soaked in salt water to remove the bitterness. Ampalaya is also famous for its benefit as natural medication treatments. The fruits, leaves, and seeds can be used as nutritional supplements as well.
Ampalaya benefits can be explained as follows:
–Boosts Immune System
Ampalaya is filled with nutrients and minerals which have been proven in contributing to immune system boost which helps protect the body against risks of diseases.
–Acts as Anti-Inflammatory
Due to the presence of antioxidant nutrients, ampalaya is a good candidate to act as the anti-inflammatory. Ampalaya greatly helps in preventing the presence of bacteria, viruses, and other bad pathogens. Also preventing risks of cancer and other health problems such as arthritis.
–Promotes Better Digestion
The digestive system plays a major role in promoting the overall body health. The digestive system has a role in absorbing the nutrients contained in our consumed food. Hence, better digestion leads to better nutrients absorption.
The high fiber and water content also helps in positively maintaining bowel movement, cleaning the colon and preventing constipation.
–Lowers Cholesterol Level
High cholesterol levels inevitably lead to higher risks of heart diseases. Ampalaya contains lipid-lowering nutrients which are known to maintain and keep cholesterol levels at bay.
Minimum Order of 250G. Smaller weights are provided in case you need more.
Disclaimer : All vegetable items may have difference in weights as it is difficult to really peg an exact weight per item. We adjust the weights of items so that the total bill will still be the Total Shopping Cart Bill especially if cart includes items with unstable prices. Vegetable Leaves are sold per “tali” and 100 grams is just an estimated weight based on the prevailing price of the item. We try to come up with the best price in the online market and usually sell items lower than grocery prices and comparable to prevailing market price.
Shipping Countries: Philippines
Shipping States: Metro Manila (Philippines)
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