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Home > Gourmet News > What is Goya, and what are its benefits?

What is Goya, and what are its benefits?

Goya, widely known as 'bitter melon' among the public, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers, squash, and watermelons, and is notable for its rectangular appearance.

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Published: 19.02.2024 15:15 Updated: 19.02.2024 15:17
What is Goya, and what are its benefits?

The inside of the Goya resembles a pumpkin and contains many flat seeds covered with white kernels.

Goya has numerous benefits for human health.

Eating just 100 grams provides 40% of your daily recommended vitamin C intake.

It appears as a low-calorie ingredient (approximately 19 kcal per 100 g) and even contains significant amounts of zinc (beneficial for skin, hair, the immune system, etc.) or folic acid.

PURIFIES FROM TOXIC SUBSTANCES

In addition, Goya exhibits a high detoxifying effect and can be used to naturally remove toxic substances from various internal organs of your body.

As such, Goya has the ability to improve a person's skin appearance by reducing irritation, impurities, and general skin aging. Goya is widely used in medicine and traditional treatments in places like China and India, far beyond Okinawa.

It is frequently used in the treatment of diabetes.

Moreover, it is used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, and common flu. You can use it in smoothies, salads, and fried dishes.


News Source: 12punto

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