{"id":248,"date":"2020-01-08T11:51:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T11:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecostalk.com\/?p=248"},"modified":"2023-02-18T07:53:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T07:53:52","slug":"benefits-karela-bitter-melon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/benefits-karela-bitter-melon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Karela (Bitter Melon)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitter Melon (you may know it as Bitter Gourd, Balsam Pear or Karela) was like Brussel sprouts for me when I was younger. <\/p>\n<p>The promise was it could do everything, except taste good. <\/p>\n<p>Lucky for me though my parents were persistent because the health benefits of bitter melon are plentiful.<\/p>\n<p>With my adult sense of taste, I\u2019ve grown to enjoy the unique taste of this fruit as well as the many health benefits it can bring.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#whatis\">What is Karela or Bitter Melon?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#healthben\">What are the Health Benefits of Karela or Bitter Melon?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#side\">Potential Side Effects of Bitter Melon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recipe\">Karela and Bitter Melon Recipes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"whatis\">What is Karela or Bitter Melon?<\/h2>\n<p>Karela or Bitter Melon (<em>Momordica charantia<\/em>)\u00a0is a gourd plant commonly grown in South East Asia, India, East Africa, and South America.<\/p>\n<p>It is a light green color when ripe, and has an elongated shape similar to a\u00a0 large cucumber. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/juicing-for-health.com\/health-benefits-of-bitter-gourd.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-258\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bitter-melon-health-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"bitter melon health\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bitter-melon-health-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bitter-melon-health-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bitter-melon-health.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Its bumpy skin makes it easy to identify next to other melons and gourds, as does its unique bitter flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its odd appearance and taste, bitter melon has been a popular addition to Asian cooking for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>It is super versatile to cook with. <\/p>\n<p>As a result of this many people often mix it with heavy curries and stir-fries to cut through the dense flavor of the sauce. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#soup\">Bitter Melon Soup<\/a> is another popular recipe with the great benefits of this plant.<\/p>\n<p>The medicinal properties and health benefits of the karela plant are commonly praised throughout Asia. <\/p>\n<p>Many believe it can assist digestion, stabilize diabetes, and can even clear the most stubborn acne.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"healthben\">What are the Health Benefits of Karela or Bitter Melon?<\/h2>\n<p>The Karela plant benefits your body in many different ways. We have a list of the top 5 benefits of the Karela vegetable below, and some <a href=\"#recipe\">easy recipes<\/a> below that you can try.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sugar\">1. Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels (Diabetes)<\/h3>\n<p>Drinking Kerala (bitter melon) juice is very popular in parts of India, due to the traditional belief in its ability to prevent cancer and manage diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>Bitter melon contains phytonutrients including\u00a0<strong>polypeptide-P<\/strong>. This is thought to be able to work the same way as insulin by reducing blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>Bitter melon also carries a hypoglycemic agent called\u00a0<strong>Charantin<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Charantin<\/em>\u00a0is believed to increase glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis inside the cells of the liver, muscle, and adipose tissue.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, these compounds put together may be responsible for blood sugar level reduction in the treatment of type-2 diabetes, but the results are not yet conclusive.<\/p>\n<p>An easy way to take Karela regularly is to use a supplement like this one:<\/p>\n<p >No products found.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get a karela juice powder to drink like this one below, so you could add this into a morning smoothie!<\/p>\n<p >No products found.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"calories\">2. Low in Calories<\/h3>\n<p>Bitter melon is quite low in calories, carrying just 17 calories per 100 g. <\/p>\n<p>But it packs a punch in a small package, carrying high levels of other nutrients and vitamins.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"folates\">3. Karela is High in Folates<\/h3>\n<p>Carrying about 72 \u00b5g\/100g (18% of RDA), fresh Bitter Melon pods are an excellent source of\u00a0folates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cstm-ad\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- eco-disp-rect --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8092381479390639\" data-ad-slot=\"9221595072\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"vitC\">4. Amazing Source of Vitamin C<\/h3>\n<p>Bitter Melon is an amazing source of vitamin-C. <\/p>\n<p>100g of Raw Bitter Melon contains 89 mg of Vitamin C, which is a fantastic 119% of the recommended daily Intake (the cooked version contains approx. 50% of RDI).<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin-C is one of nature&#8217;s most powerful anti-oxidants. <\/p>\n<p>It fights off free radicals and defending your body during flu season.<\/p>\n<p>Bitter Melon is great for other vitamins too.<\/p>\n<p>This fruit is also a moderate source of B-complex vitamins such as niacin (vitamin B-3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). <\/p>\n<p>The Karela plant also includes minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. <\/p>\n<p>These vitamins and minerals all have great benefits for your health.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"flav\">5.Bitter Melon is a Good Source of Flavonoids<\/h3>\n<p>Bitter Melon is a great source of beneficial flavonoids such as \u00df-carotene, a-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.<\/p>\n<p>It also contains a good amount of vitamin-A. <\/p>\n<p>Flavonoids have a good reputation for fighting free radicals. <\/p>\n<p>They can assist in anti-aging and maintaining healthy skin as well.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"side\">What are the Potential Side Effects of Bitter Melon?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any chronic conditions or are taking medication, consult your physician first before going on a big bitter melon kick. <\/p>\n<p>This is important to avoid the risk of any unpleasant side effects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins-supplements\/ingredientmono-795-BITTER%20MELON.aspx?activeIngredientId=795&amp;activeIngredientName=BITTER%20MELON\">WebMD<\/a> &#8211; Bitter Melon should not be fed to children (especially the seeds as these are toxic) and pregnant women risk menstrual bleeding if they consume this fruit as well. <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cstm-ad\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- eco-disp-rect --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8092381479390639\" data-ad-slot=\"9221595072\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<p>If you are diabetic and are on medication, please consult with your medical professional before taking bitter melon long term. <\/p>\n<p>As it can potentially lower your blood sugar levels, you should consider how this will affect your medication and your dosage.<\/p>\n<p>Some people who have what is called G6PD deficiency should also avoid Bitter Melon as they are at risk of developing \u201cFavism\u201d, which is a condition with some symptoms similar to Anemia.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"recipe\">Great Recipes to gain the Health Benefits of Bitter Melon or Karela<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"soup\">1. Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup<\/h3>\n<p>Bitter Melon soup benefits you in many different ways. <\/p>\n<p>Soups are an easy and delicious way to serve tougher ingredients, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hungryhuy.com\/bitter-melon-soup-canh-kho-qua\/\">this bitter melon soup recipe<\/a> is no exception. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2133\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/viet-bitter-melon-soup.jpg\" alt=\"viet bitter melon soup\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/viet-bitter-melon-soup.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/viet-bitter-melon-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup \u2013 photo by Hungry Huy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another benefit of bitter melon soup is that the melon is given plenty of time to soak up the water to become beautiful and tender. <\/p>\n<p>This is a lovely light way to serve a vegetable with such a powerful flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Karela Juice<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yummytummyaarthi.com\/2015\/03\/bitter-gourd-juice-recipe-bitter-melon.html\">Karela juice<\/a> is popular amongst the diabetic community, as it is one of the few fruit juices with low sugar content.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2134\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-juice.jpg\" alt=\"karela juice\" width=\"617\" height=\"424\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-juice.jpg 617w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-juice-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yummy Karela Juice &#8211; photo by Yummy Tummy Aarthi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, if making a fresh juice is too much effort, you can also try a karela juice powder or a supplement instead.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Black Bean Pork with Bitter Melon<\/h3>\n<p>Chinese Salted black beans work beautifully with Bitter Melon, as they neutralize the strong taste of the melon. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2135\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/beef-with-bitter-melon.jpg\" alt=\"beef with bitter melon\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/beef-with-bitter-melon.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/beef-with-bitter-melon-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef with Bitter Melon by the Happy Wok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lean beef soaks in the flavour of both, making for a very <a href=\"http:\/\/chinesefood.about.com\/od\/vegetablesrecipes\/r\/bittermelonpork.htm\">tasty dish<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Similar to a curry, the flavor of this dish increases with time as the sauce is absorbed into the tender meat and vegetables.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Karela Chips<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for a healthier snack? This <a href=\"http:\/\/indianfood.about.com\/od\/vegetarianrecipes\/r\/karelachips.htm\">Karela Chip recipe<\/a> may help you satisfy your cravings. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2136\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-chips.jpg\" alt=\"karela chips in cup\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-chips.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-chips-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/karela-chips-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karela Chips &#8211; photo by About.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Loaded with chili, Turmeric, and many other yummy Indian spices, this recipe is a winner before dinner.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>I hope that I have at least inspired you to give this ugly little plant a try. <\/p>\n<p>Bitter Melon may not be something you can eat for breakfast, lunch, and tea but with such a high level of vitamins, a little bit goes a long way. <\/p>\n<div class=\"cstm-ad\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- eco-disp-rect --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8092381479390639\" data-ad-slot=\"9221595072\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/div>\n<p>If you are after more healthy recipes with natural ingredients, take a look at our healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/10-wakame-seaweed-salad-recipes\/\">wakame salad recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/834362268453478295\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pin for Later!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Health-benefits-of-bitter-melon-pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"health benefits of bitter melon pinterest\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2138\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/ecostalk.com\/benefits-karela-bitter-melon\/\" data-pin-description=\"Karela or Bitter Melon may be an acquired taste - 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