The benefits of eating bitter gourd raw are often overlooked, as most people prefer to process it before consumption. Bitter gourd tea has the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and reducing blood sugar levels.
【Name】
Bitter Gourd Tea
【Ingredients】
Bitter gourd 1 piece, green tea as needed
【Method】
1. Cut the top of the bitter gourd, remove the seeds, and fill it with green tea. Hang the gourd in a well-ventilated shaded area.
2. After the bitter gourd has dried, take it down, wash it, and chop it together with the tea. Mix well and take 10 grams per cup. Use boiling water to brew and drink.
【Benefits】
This tea has the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, diuresis, and relieving restlessness. It is suitable for symptoms such as heat stroke, fever, and thirst.
【Bitter Gourd Tea and Blood Sugar Reduction】
High blood sugar is a troublesome condition, and lowering blood sugar levels is a major concern. Eating bitter gourd can help lower blood sugar levels.
This is because bitter gourd contains active substances that can promote the breakdown of blood sugar in the body. Its effects are comparable to insulin and can convert sugar in the body into energy.
On the other hand, cooking bitter gourd significantly reduces its ability to lower blood sugar levels.
Conversely, consuming bitter gourd raw can enhance its ability to lower blood sugar levels and better control blood sugar.
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