As kids we used to literally run away when our mothers used to serve lauki. Lauki or Bottle Gourd as we know in English was not really a favorite with many of the kids mostly because it’s green and kids really hate veggies. Only now have we realized the benefits of this vegetable. In fact, lauki juice is considered as one of the most precious potions because of the numerous benefits it offers. One of the foremost being lauki juice for weight loss. In this article we will explore how to make lauki juice for weight loss and also benefits of the same.
What Is Lauki Juice?
Bottle gourd contains about 92% water and has important minerals that keep your body hydrated and healthy. It is also a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It also lowers down all the bad cholesterol levels and is extremely good for our hearts. When you use lauki as a juice, it can also be for diabetic patients.
Lauki when cooked (which is usually the way we Indians have it) loses most of its good properties. Thus, nutritionists suggest that Lauki must be had in its juice form. The benefits of lauki juice are many as suggested above, so if you want to incorporate lauki in your diet, start with the juice.
How To Make Lauki Juice For Weight Loss
Even though Lauki Juice can be quite a pain when you want to chug it down, Sanjeev Kapoor has a pretty interesting lauki juice recipe that is actually yummy. Here is what you will need:
- Bottle Gourd
- Amla
- Ginger
- Salt
- Fresh mint leaves
- Cumin seeds
The method is really simple and requires you to just blend all the ingredients together. The amla and the lemon are a tangy hit to the lauki juice and make it much better. Otherwise they are a little bland.
Also, the juice is not very high in calories but at the same time, it is also very filling. This makes the lauki juice and extremely good option for filling your tummy.
Keep in mind that you should not be storing the lauki juice as it oxidizes over a period of time. Lauki juice is best had when it is fresh. Even storing in the fridge is not a valid option because the nutritional value of the lauki decreases in this case.
Other than weight loss, lauki juice also has many other benefits. Here are some of the advantages of chugging this green juice.
Bye Bye Tummy Blues: Lauki juice is extremely good for many of your tummy troubles including constipation and diarrhea. The juice is high in fiber and water and hence can help clear out the digestive track. Your bowel movement is regulated with the help of this juice. Consume it once a day for best results.
Cooling Concoction: Just like cucumber, lauki is another vegetable that helps to cool down the body. Since it has high water content, it will not only cool the body but at the same time also keep you hydrated. Not to mention, you will not feel hungry after a glassful of lauki juice. Your body and mind are filled. Bye bye hunger pangs!
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Liver Lover: Lauki juice is also considered very good for the liver. The components in Lauki Juice will help the liver to function better and process food efficiently. For regulating the health of the liver, always have lauki in juice form, preferably on empty stomach before the start of the day.
