14 reasons lauki is an incredibly healthy vegetable!


01/14Health benefits of lauki
Regarded as one of the healthiest veggies, bottle gourd or lauki or doodhi in India is a powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits. High on water and rich in vitamins and minerals, bottle gourd is also an effective home remedy for many health issues. So, if you are the one who prefers home remedies over medicines, then this humble green veggie truly deserves space in your kitchen.
02/14Cures constipation
Rich in dietary fibre, bottle gourd is easy to digest and is helpful in curing constipation and even piles. According to Ayurveda, serving it with curd works as an effective remedy.
03/14Promotes weight loss
According to a research, 100 grams of bottle gourd contains 15 calories and is also low in saturated fats and cholesterol. It is packed with dietary fibres and keeps you full for long and thus promotes weight loss.
04/14Ideal thirst quencher
Bottle gourd contains approx 96% of water and that’s the reason it is considered a perfect thirst quencher. It also prevents fatigue, especially during summers.
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05/14 Cures urinary infections
Nothing can beat the benefits of freshly squeezed bottle gourd juice. According to health experts, fresh juice along with some lemon juice is considered one of the best home remedies to treat urinary tract infections. But you should not drink this juice without consulting your doctor.
06/14 Keeps heart healthy
Having a bowl of boiled lauki daily helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels and thus keeps the heart healthy.
07/14Relieves stress
It is rich in ‘choline’– a kind of neurotransmitter that improves the functioning of the brain and thus prevents stress and depression too.
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08/14 Regulates blood pressure
Rich in sodium, potassium and other essential minerals, bottle gourd in form of a dish or juice helps regulate blood pressure.
09/14Control diabetes
Considered as a wonder food for diabetic people, it has a negligible amount of glucose and sugar-related compounds. It is also very satiating.
10/14Boosts liver
Lauki is also believed to be good for the smooth functioning of liver. It also helps in treating grey hair.
11/ 14 Regulates sleep
Regulates sleep
If you don’t know, massaging scalp with bottle gourd juice and sesame oil mixture is an effective remedy for insomnia.
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12/ 14Cures asthma
Cures asthma
Consuming bottle gourd on a daily basis also helps cure bronchitis, cough and asthma infections.
13/ 14 Cures jaundice
Cures jaundice
According to medical science and even Ayurveda, lauki is an effective way to enhance the metabolism of the body of those suffering from jaundice.
14/ 14 Recovers sodium content
Recovers sodium content
If you are an athlete, consuming bottle gourd helps in preventing excessive loss of sodium from the body.

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