About “Ash Gourd (Petha)” • Ash Gourd Also known as Winter-melon (or Kohala in Marathi and Petha in Hindi). • Ash Gourd has been used for centuries, in vegetable, leaf, root, and juice forms, to prepare ayurvedic concoctions for fevers, jaundice, heart ailments, and bone disorders. • Vitamin C, Flavonoids and Carotenes in ash gourd boost the immune system.
Ash Gourd Nutrition Facts • Ash gourd is rich in fibre but low in calories. • It has a negligible amount of fat and carbs but scores high in micronutrients and vitamins. •
It is rich in Vitamin C, Roboflavin—which helps the body to synthesise macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats) to generate energy.
Health Benefits of Ash Gourd Help in Diabetes: Ash gourd has dietary fibers which can control the spike of sugar levels in diabetics, reducing cravings and assisting in burning of fat at a quicker pace.
Protect Against Kidneys Issue Ash gourd juice stimulates the excretory system by boosting secretion of fluids in the kidneys, removing accumulated toxins, and hydrating the internal organs in the body.
Help in Thyroid High Iodine content of Ash Gourd helps to reduce elevated thyroid hormone levels, and Zinc present in it facilitates enzyme function for optimizing thyroid concentrations.
Help in Weight Loss Ash gourd is a low calorie, high essential nutrient vegetable, which is ideal for weightloss. The high fibre in it helps to keep the stomach full for longer time, reducing hunger pangs.
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