Bottle Gourd Juice: THESE are the health benefits of this super drink

Bottle gourd or ‘lauki’ is a humble vegetable that is readily available in all kitchens. You must have complained about eating ‘lauki ki sabzi’ as a kid, but turns out that fresh bottle gourd can make you radiant, energetic, and detox your system. Bottle gourd has always been regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables. The vegetable has a lot of water content, which keeps your body hydrated. The vegetable is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It is great for maintaining a healthy heart and bringing down bad cholesterol levels. You can have this juice even if you are a diabetic patient.

Bottle gourd (lauki) juice can stabilize the blood sugar level and maintain blood pressure. The best time to have it is early in the morning. A small glass everyday should do the trick and make sure to drink the juice fresh to avoid oxidation.

These are the health benefits you will reap if you drink bottle gourd juice regularly-

1. Helps reduce weight

Bottle gourd juice is packed with fiber which helps in keeping you full for longer. It is also low in calories. It also contains essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.

2. Can cure an upset stomach

The water and fiber content cleanses our digestive track and allows easy bowel movement. It can help in curing constipation and also treats diarrhoea. Add a pinch of salt to the bottle gourd juice to treat diarrhea. 

3. Can keep you stress free

Bottle gourd contains a good amount of choline. Choline is a kind of neurotransmitter that helps improve the functions of the brain to  prevent stress, depression and other mental health issues.

4. Can restore glucose levels after a workout

The presence of natural sugars in the vegetable helps in restoring the glucose levels and also replace the carbohydrates lost during a workout training session. Since the vegetable is rich in protein, bottle gourd juice also improves muscle efficiency.

5. Benefits heart health

Regular consumption of bottle gourd juice on an empty stomach every morning can help in lowering blood cholesterol levels and maintain healthy heart function.