Patola (Luffa Gourd)
Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd or lufa is one of the healthiest green vegetables. Lufa is basically a fruit but it is eaten as vegetable.
To make it edible, it needs to be harvested it at early stage of development. The fully developed gourd is used as the scrubbing sponge in kitchen and bathrooms. This particular vegetable is known to originate from Arabic desserts and spread all over the world.
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Health Benefits of Patola:
–Cancer Prevention
Ridge gourd is very rich in Vitamin C which is a great antioxidant. These antioxidants help your body to be stronger in fighting the effects of free radicals.
–Diabetes Prevention
Another health benefit of luffa or ridge gourd is preventing diabetes. Manganese is an essential factor in producing digestive enzymes which are useful for the process of gluconeogenesis. Research suggests that manganese can help in promotiong insulin secretion and improving mitochondrial function.
–Eye Health
Ridge gourd contains lots of vitamin A which is good for the eyes according to Medical Science. Vitamin A is the most essential vitamin that is needed by the eye to stay healthy and for sharper vision.
–Healthy Skin
Based on research that consuming vitamin C in adequate amounts can be beneficial for skin health. Vitamin C can help in reducing wrinkles, dry skin, and preventing premature aging.
–Reducing Type 2 Diabetes
Another health benefits of luffa are reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is because Luffa contains lots of magnesium which is necessary for glucose metabolism. This can help in reducing type 2 diabetes.
–Treatment of Anemia
Ridge gourd or patola is a great source of vitamin B6 which is called pyridoxine. Vitamin B6 is important for producing hemoglobin in the blood which helps in mobilizing iron and carrying oxygen to all cells in the body.
Also, patola contains zinc which helps in maintaining the blood process. This vegetable can be used in the treatment of anemia which is a disease that is caused by a lack of red blood cells.
–Weight Loss
Ridge gourd is very rich in fibers, vitamins, minerals, and low in fat and calories. Therefore, it is one of the best solutions for losing weight.
Ridge gourd is low in fat and saturated cholesterol, which makes it an ideal diet for those seeking to lose weight. Loaded with water content, ridge gourd contains very few calories and is an ideal food for diet, especially for women.
Minimum Order of 250G. Smaller weights are provided in case you need more.
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