Amazing Benifits Of Bottle Gourd And Its Juice (लौकी का जूस)

Juicing is not as bad for your health as you may think, especially when coupled with a well balance diet. Fresh juices give you a radiant and energetic life and help in cleaning your system. Yes, they shouldn’t be substituted for your daily meals but every once in a while it’s good to give your system a break. Moreover, there are some vegetable and fruits like those rich in Vitamin C that tend to lose their nutrients on cooking and therefore, it’s best to consume them raw or better still, juice them up.
 bottle guard is  healthiest veggies. This very versatile vegetable is full of water (about 92%) and minerals and keeps your body hydrated. Also known as Lauki (लौकी) or Doodhi in India, it definitely doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. “Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on water and is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart  and brings down bad cholesterol levels. The juice is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilizes the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure. The best time to have it is in morning.


Nutrative Value

100 gram of bottle gourd contains
 15 calories. 
100 gram for edible portion contains
 1 gram fat.
 Its water content is 96%.
 It is low in saturated fat
 cholesterol
 high in dietary fibre
 Vitamin C 
 riboflavin
 zinc
 thiamine
 iron
 magnesium and manganese

know its health benefits.

1.Diabetes - keeps the blood sugar levels in check when consumed every day.

2.Digestive System - aids in proper digestion of the food and tones the system.

3.Nutrients - high percentage of vital vitamins and essential mineral with very less calories.

4.Weight loss - excellent for weight loss.

5.Heart and Blood pressure - reduces the chances of strokes and heart attacks. Improves the blood 
circulation in the body as well.

6.Hair – prevent the premature greying of hair.

7.Skin – cleanse the gut and keeps the skin youthful.

8.Urinary tract ailments - helps in flushing out the toxins from the body along with the urine.

Lauki Juice Recipe


  • Take a small lauki, about 250 or 300 grams in weight.
  • Wash the lauki thoroughly to do away with any surface impurity.
  • Peel the lauki and cut it into small pieces. If possible, taste a small piece to find out if the bottle gourd tastes bitter.
  • Add five or six mint leaves.
  • Add a bit of water and put it in the blender.
  • Once it is done, add a spoon of cumin powder, two spoons of black pepper powder and salt to taste. Stir well and add a few ice cubes.

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