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Ash Gourd Summer Vegetable

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Dt. Shilpa MittalDietitian/Nutritionist • 29 Years Exp.B.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition), M.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition)
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Indian Summer Vegetable - Ash Gourd

Ash gourd also known as white gourd, white pumpkin, wax gourd or petha. It keeps your body cool and healthy. Contains almost 96% water it protects you from heat stroke.

Ash-gourd is loaded with nutrients. It's an excellent source of vitamin b1 (thiamine), a good source of vitamin b3 (niacin). Its high potassium content makes this a good vegetable for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

Ash-gourd is also useful in treating respiratory disorders like asthma, blood-related diseases, and urinary diseases like kidney stones.

Watch out next in the series is bitter gourd (karela)

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