5 amazing health benefits of winter melon or petha
Published on Jan 16, 2023 04:54 PM IST
- Winter melon, also known as petha in India, is a storehouse of wonderful health benefits. It can help support heart health, improve immunity and keep you full for long. Here are 5 reasons to add winter melon or ash gourd to your diet as per nutritionist Lovneet Batra.
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Ash gourd can be added to your diet in a variety of ways. From raita, spicy curries to mithai, this versatile vegetable can nearly serve all taste buds. It is also loaded with multitude of benefits as explained by mutritionist Lovneet Batra in her recent Instagram post.(Pinterest)
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Ash gourd is a good source of soluble fibre. This type of fibre forms a gel-like substance in your gut, which slows your digestion and helps promote feelings of fullness(Pixabay)
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Ash gourd is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. For this reason, it is known as a functional food that has the potential to fight cell damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants play a protective role in our bodies by fighting free radical compounds that can cause serious harm(Pinterest)
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With high levels of potassium and vitamin C, winter melon supports cardiovascular health. Potassium functions as a vasodilator, meaning that it can help to lower blood pressure by releasing tension in the blood vessels and arteries, letting blood flow more freely. Furthermore, vitamin C has been directly linked to reduced chances of stroke.(Pinterest)
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Winter melon has vitamin C and riboflavin. Vitamin C can stimulate the production of white blood cells, and can also act as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals and prevent the mutation of healthy cells. Winter melon also boasts a possibly decent amount of riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a micronutrient with a key role in maintaining immune health(Pinterest)
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