Patola

Description

Patola, also known as sponge gourd, ridge gourd, or luffa contains various essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and lipids. It is cultivated worldwide but grows best in tropical climates such as in Asia. Patola is commonly used as an ingredient in many Asian dishes and folk remedies because of its nutritional and medicinal properties.

Here are some of the amazing benefits of Patola:

1. Enhances Vision

Patola contains a significant amount of vitamin A in the form of carotene. It aids in preventing macular degeneration, partial blindness, and other eye ailments. Beta carotene rids the optic nerves and visual blood vessels of toxins, thereby shielding the eyes from harmful free radicals.

2. Remedies Anemia

It helps cure anemia due to its substantial iron content. It also contains vitamin B6 that combined with iron plays a key role in the proper synthesis of red blood cells and regulates the blood flow to all organs in the body thereby alleviating symptoms of pain and fatigue.

3. Promotes Weight Loss

Patola is inherently low in calories and possesses negligible concentrations of saturated fats and cholesterol. These help digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in food and averts the excess accumulation of fats in body tissues. The insulin in patola helps control blood sugar levels and maintains body weight and metabolism in diabetics.

4. Relieves Constipation

Patola contains water and natural dietary fiber that help relieve constipation, digestion, and restore normal bowel movement.

5. Protects Liver Function

Patola contents help purify the blood of toxic wastes, alcohol residues, and undigested food particles. It plays a crucial part in maintaining liver health and bile function. Bile is a fluid secretion of the liver that helps break down lipids or fats and effectively treats jaundice and other infections arising in the hepatic duct.

Misua with patola and ground pork is delicious on its own but also makes a great side dish. It pairs well with steamed rice and your favorite fried fish or grilled meat.