Benefits of Bottle Gourd (Lauki or Dudhi)

It is one of the earliest vegetables

cultivated by man, believed to be originated in Africa. Bottle gourd, not very
familiar to the western world, is one of the favorite vegetables in Indian Cuisine.
It grows in humid weather of India, Sri Lanka and other tropical countries. Bottle
Gourd or Lauki has many properties that are valued in traditional healing.

Low in Calories and Fat

The bottle gourd is low in fat and cholesterol yet high in dietary fibre. It contains
96% water and 100gm of it contains around 12 Kcal. It is rich in iron and also
has vitamins C and B complex. It has sodium of 1.8mg per 100gm and 87 mg of
potassium making it suitable vegetable for hypertensive patients. It is excellent
for light, low-cal diets, as well as for small children, people with digestive
problems, diabetics and convalescents.

Cooling Effect
Its high water content makes it very cooling. The cooked Bottle Gourd is cooling,
calming, diuretic and easy to digest. It is also effective against constipation and
other digestive disorders.

Urinary disorders
Bottle gourd is very valuable in treating urinary disorders. It serves as an
alkaline mixture for treating burning sensation in urinary passage due to high
acidity of urine.A glassful of fresh juice prepared by grating the whole fruit
should be mixed with teaspoonful of lime juice and included in daily diet.It
carries the potential for breaking calculus (stones) in body.
Balancing Liver Function
This vegetable is very good for balancing liver function. It is often recommended
by ayurvedic physicians when the liver is inflamed and cannot efficiently process
food for maximum nutrition and assimilation.

Premature Graying Hair

Ayurveda suggests Bottle gourd juice once daily in the early morning for treating
Graying Hair.

Nervous diseases
Mixture of bottle gourd juice a sesame oil acts as an effective medicine for
insomnia. It should be massaged over scalp every night. The juice is useful in
treating insanity, epilepsy & other nervous diseases.

Blood Pressure and Heart Tratments

Recently, Bottle Gourd has attracted a lot of attention due to its importance in
treatment of Blood Pressure and Heart diesease.

Poisoning
The bitter variety is prescribed as a cardiac tonic, as an antidote to poisoning
and for alleviating bronchitis, cough, asthma and biligenic affections.

Benefits of Bootle Gourd(lauki) Juice

The Bottle Gourd juice is used in treatment of stomach acidity, indigestions and
ulcers. A glass of lauki juice with a little salt added to it prevents excessive loss
of sodium, quenches thirst & helps in preventing fatigue. excessive loss of
sodium, satiating thirst and keeping you refreshed in summer. Juice from its
leaves is good for jaundice.
Health Benefits of Okra

Okra is very much popular due to its unique shape and

texture. Many people don't like this vegetable due to its internal gelatinous
substance. However, if cooked properly, it is top of all the vegetables. Besides its
delicious taste, it has tons of health benefits which you might not be aware of.
Here are the health benefits of this amazing vegetable.

Low in calorie
Okra is a low calorie vegetable. Therefore, it is a best volume food with few
calories. It is ideal vegetable for weight loss.

Heart healthy
Okra is very healthy for heart as it is very low in fat along with various health
benefits.

Healthy Stomach
The fiber found in okra helps to maintain health of intestinal track. The okra fiber
absorbs the water ensuring bulk in stool which helps to prevent and improve
constipation.

Diabetes Control
Okra is a rich in fiber, which is beneficial for helping control blood glucose levels.

Vitamin C
Okra is a good source of vitamin C. vitamin C protects against immune system
deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and
even skin wrinkling.

Loaded with nutrients

Eating okra provides your body various nutrients as it is a good source of
Protein, minerals, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamins B complex, Folate and
Calcium.

Pregnancy
Eating okra is much recommended for pregnant woman, as it is rich in folic acid
which is essential in the neural tube formation of the fetus during 4-12 weeks of
gestation period in the mother's womb.

Women's health
Okra is a home remedy for white vaginal discharge in women. It is called
Leucorrhea. It happens due to unhealthy eating and living habits. The toxins in
the food are in such high quantities that the lungs and bowels are unable to get
rid of them. The body flushes these toxins with the white discharge. To get rid of
this condition, boil 100 gram slit okra into 500 gram water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Drink 4 tbsp twice a day atleast for a month
Juicy Benefits : Chart of Juices and Benefits

Why Juice when we can have vegetables and

fruits raw?

Fruits and Vegetable Juices are not substitute for eating vegetables and fruits,
but juicing provides many advantages.

We tend to eat same vegetables, but with juicing, we can make variety of fruit
and vegetable combination. Example, it’s difficult to prepare a dish with Amla,
Tulasi and Orange. However, you can juice all together. Juicing is an efficient
manner of making your body absorb all the important food and vegetable
nutrients. Juices can be used to complete daily requirement of 5-6 vegetable and
fruits servings.

Here is a chart of juice and their benefits

Juice Benefits
Cleanses your kidneys, lowers high blood
Cucumber juice
pressure and improves skin problems.
Cleanses the blood and strengthens the
Beet juice
gall bladder and liver.
Boosts immune systems helping to fight
Broccoli Juice
viruses, bacteria and cancer.
Carrot Juice has numerous benefits. High
in vitamin A helps in maintaining good
Carrot Juice
prenatal health, eyesight, bones and teeth,
liver and nails, skin and hair.
It has ulcer-healing capabilities, but should
Cabbage Juice be used in conjunction with a doctor's
prescribed therapy.
 Contains Lycopene, helps in fighting
Tomato Juice
cancer. All Benefits of Tomato
This flavorful juice acts well against
cataract and cold. It has anti bacterial
Garlic Juice properties. It is used in the treatment for
tuberculosis, entercolitis, amoebic
dysentery asthma and bronchitis.
Protects the stomach from irritation.
Ginger Root
Relieves from Migraines and motion
Juice
sickness.
May reduce the risk of heart disease and
colon cancer. Boost immune system and
Onion Juice
help alleviate skin problems. May help
resist arthritis pain.
It is used as Enema. It Detoxifies the walls
Wheat Grass
of the piles.
Bitter gourd
Anti-diabetic Medicine, purifies blood
Juice
Bottle Gourd Treats stomach acidity, indigestion, ulcers,
Juice epilepsy and other nervous diseases.
May Reduce Cholesterol, helps to reduce
Pomegranate
Blood Pressure, Fights certain forms of
Juice
cancer
Helps in treating Anemia, constipation,
Orange Juice Indigestion, weight loss. Helps to prevent
cancer.
Protects from heart decease and cancer.
Apple Juice
Helps prevent aging.
Pineapple juice is a good source of
Vitamin C. Sore throats and bronchitis are
Pineapple Juice relieved by sipping the juice. Useful for
women suffering from painful periods.
Effective remedy for intestinal worms.
Grape juice helps reducing fatigue by
Grape Juice
replenishing your body's iron supply.

Always use freshly prepared juices for maximum benefits. Use wide variety of
vegetables and fruits. Mix in herbs like neem, tulasi and spices like cinnamon.
Use Ginger or rock salt instead of sugar or salt.