The round bottle gourd, locally known as gol lauki, is among the healthiest vegetables to eat. It offers a variety of nutritional aspects and features in diet plans of almost all patients, regardless of their ailment.

It is also beneficial for people who have to manage their weight, and those who suffer from heartburn and indigestion. Being a moderate-potassium vegetable — it contains about 150 milligrammes of potassium per 100 gramme — it is excellent for heart health, fluid balance and muscle function without overloading your daily potassium intake. The high fibre content and low calorie count of the bottle gourd induces a feeling of satiety.

Besides relieving acidity, it also acts as a laxative for those experiencing constipation. Like other varieties of the bottle gourd, the round variety is composed mainly of water and provides hydration. Some traditional remedies also credit it with easing the burning sensation during urination and other kidney-related discomfort, though this isn’t clinically established.

These health benefits make one wonder if........

© Dawn (Magazines)