A healthy and balanced diet should comprise all the six tastes-sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. Generally we eat foods that have sweet, sour, salty and astringent tastes, but not ...

Bitter gourd, or karela, is among the most popular Indian vegetables with immense nutritional benefits. Drinking its juice daily can be beneficial for your kidney health – especially for those with ...

Instructions: Slice the karela in half lengthwise and then into thin half-wheels. Sprinkle with salt and let the karela rest for 20-30 minutes (this mellows out the bitterness). Meanwhile, in a wok or ...

Lower your blood sugar naturally, soothe digestive disorders, and prevent infections — even cancer. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder bitter melon is considered a superfood. But chances are, you ...

Dr. Shailesh Singh debunks myths about karela juice reversing diabetes. Learn how diet, exercise, sleep, and quitting alcohol help manage blood sugar effectively (Image: Canva) When it comes to ...

However it’s prepared, bitter melon is more backup artist than lead vocalist, used to counterbalance the richness of the main ingredient rather than outshine it. Bitter melon is a common ingredient in ...

Karen Man, the former co-owner and pastry chef of the renowned but-now-shuttered Oxheart restaurant, walked into my house one morning recently for a cup of chai. She also brought with her a small ...

Karela leaves, a nutritional powerhouse, offer significant health benefits beyond the bitter melon fruit. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, they effectively help manage blood sugar, aid digestion, ...