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Health Benefits of Kantola: Kantola is a vegetable about which people know very little but its benefits will surprise you. This vegetable is found in almost all parts of India by different names. Many people know it by the names Kakode, Meetha Karela, Kakarol, Kakarol, Chawal Ka Karela, Korola, Kartoli etc. This vegetable belongs to the bitter gourd species but is not as bitter as bitter gourd. Looking at the benefits of this vegetable, it would not be wrong to call it a mine of qualities. Let us tell you how beneficial this vegetable is.
Kantola is beneficial in diabetes
Consuming Kantola vegetable reduces blood sugar level, so it is very beneficial for diabetes patients. Diabetic patients can also drink Kantola juice. The special thing about this vegetable is that it is not bitter like bitter gourd, so it can be eaten easily.
Kantola reduces weight
Kantola is very low in calories, so it is considered a healthy and light food. If you want to lose weight fast, then include Kantola vegetables in your diet and drink Kantola juice every morning. The proteins, vitamins and minerals present in these vegetables will keep you energetic throughout the day and will also protect you from all kinds of diseases.
Kantola is beneficial for the stomach
Kantola is rich in dietary fiber. Therefore, eating it provides relief from constipation and there is no need to strain while defecating. Apart from this, the ions present in these vegetables neutralize the harmful acids present in the stomach, which eliminates the problem of acidity. By eating Kantola herb or drinking its juice, food is easily digested and metabolism in the body increases.
Beneficial for eyes and skin
Kantola is rich in carotenoids, so it is very beneficial for the eyes. Apart from this, research has also found that this vegetable detoxes the body well by removing all the dirt and blood from the body. Therefore, by eating this vegetable, problems like pimples, acne, facial spots etc. are removed and the complexion also starts improving. If you want to improve the complexion and glow of your skin, then you should drink Kantola juice daily.
Controls blood pressure
Kantola contains a substance called momordicin. Momordicin is a type of antioxidant, which controls high blood pressure. This antioxidant is also found in bitter gourd but the leaves and juice of bitter gourd are bitter so not everyone can drink it whereas Kantola is not bitter.
Protection from diseases like cancer
Many studies have shown that the lutein and carotenoids present in vegetables like kantola and bitter gourd help prevent eye diseases, heart diseases and cancer. So by including these vegetables in your daily diet, you can stay healthy for a long time.
