LAWKI

 LAWKI

Bottle gourd

Botanical Name: Loganaria Siceraria

Family: CUCURBITACEAE  (CUCUMBER FAMILY)

Bottle gourd is a good source of vitamin C and zinc that may offer several skin benefits. Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for overall skin health. It may protect the skin from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. It may also help to prevent signs of skin ageing, such as skin sagging.

Scientifically Bottle gourd is known as Lagenaria siceraria and belongs to CUCURBITACEAE  (CUCUMBER FAMILY ). It is also known as Calabash, and in India, it is popularly known as Lauki. It is a well-known and widely cultivated fruiting vegetable in the Indian subcontinent & around the world.

The bottle gourd is also called birdhouse gourd, trumpet gourd, calabash gourd, and white-flowered gourd. The name bottle gourd is especially appropriate because this plant species is one of the few from which useful and lasting containers can be made.

Considering the numerous benefits of lauki juice, you must be excited to add it to your morning routine. If making the juice makes you stay back, you need not worry. It is too easy to be true!

All you need to do is take a fresh bottle of gourd or lauki and chop it into pieces. Take a juicer or a blender, whichever you get hold of, and pour the chopped pieces into it. Add some water and blend it until it becomes a smooth paste. Take out the remaining extracts of fruits, if any, using a strainer. Pour it into a glass. Serve fresh, or let it chill in the refrigerator before consumption

Immunity Booster :

Vitamin C has been associated with Immunity boosting quality since time immemorial. Lauki juice also has a rich source of vitamin C. This adds to the benefits of boosting the immune system and prevents the body from any infections.

Enhance Heart health :

Lauki juice is high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Irregular blood pressure poses a threat to stable heart health. A routine intake of lauki juice will help keep your heart in good condition in the long run.

Promotes Digestion :

Since lauki juice is rich in fiber, it can help improve digestion by reducing constipation and enhancing the movement of the regular bowel. Especially for people who have aimed to lose some weight, fiber content boosts their metabolism level, making them achieve their goal in the long run.

Keeps Hydrated :

Do you know that lauki juice is also an excellent source of water? While being hydrated is the main aspect of ensuring a healthy body, including lauki in the diet will also offer you a source for staying hydrated. This is especially important during the hot and humid summer season.

Controls weight (Weight management)

It controls weight. It controls fat deposition and cholesterol levels. 

Regulates Sugar levels :

People with diabetes need to keep their blood sugar levels in control. Bottle gourd as a vegetable is often recommended by dieticians for people with diabetes as it contains certain compounds that assist in regulating blood sugar levels. Therefore it can be a useful morning drink for diabetic people..

Glows skin :

One of the main ingredients for healthy skin is the presence of adequate antioxidants in the daily diet. This prevents any damage caused to the skin by free radicals, thereby preventing premature aging. If you are passionate about healthy and glowing skin, lauki juice can greatly benefit you!