HEALTH BENEFITS OF RIDGE GOURD

Ridge gourd is loaded with nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, zinc, thiamin, iron and magnesium. It is also low in fat and calories.

 

Being low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in dietary fiber, it becomes the ideal choice for anyone who wishes to lose some weight quickly. It also has a very high water content, making it a very low calorie vegetable. 

  

It has high beta crotene that is good for eyes.

Cellulose in ridge gourd helps to overcome constipation so is good for stomach.

It helps to purify, restore and nourish liver as its an antidote for alcohol intoxication.

Also aids in curing piles.

A glass of ridge gourd juice in the morning can help to strengthen your immune system against any infection.

If we take ridge gourd along with peel we can get good results. Because fiber content is very rich in ridge gaurd peel.