Most of you are surely aware of what ash gourd or winter melon is. Popularly referred to as 'petha' in Hindi, it is a seasonal vegetable, widely used to prepare a popular Indian sweet in the name (petha). But did you know that ash gourd is also used to make sabzis and chutneys, especially in the Eastern and Southern regions of India? That's not all.
It is consumed as a health food too. You heard us. Ash gourd is packed with various healthy ingredients that make it a very common seasonal food used in various detox drinks, juices, and more.
Here, we will talk about ash gourd water that makes for a perfect drink to cleanse your body. What Is Ash Gourd Water? What Makes It A Popular Health Drink? Now, you must be wondering what ash gourd water is. It is the juice of raw ash gourd that contains 96% water in it.
It super hydrating that helps you maintain the fluid level in the body and also prevents your body from risks of dehydration and dryness. According to Deepti Tiwari, the consultant dietetics of CK Birla Hospital, petha or ash gourd is low in calories and contains a good amount of soluble fibres, vitamin B2, vitamin C, flavonoids, and more and "helps you with overall nourishment". She further explains that the vegetable is great for your energy levels because of its riboflavin content, "which facilitates the activity of thyroid gland and stress hormones".
All of these come together to make the vegetable and its water a perfect cleanser for your overall health. Let's elucidat.