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5 foods you must avoid with bitter gourd (Karela)

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Apr 12, 2023, 20:00 IST
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Don't consume these foods with bitter gourd!

Not everyone likes the taste of bitter gourd, but the qualities it has are rarely found in any other vegetable. Nutrients like vitamin-C, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese are found in bitter gourd. It is nothing less than a boon for diabetes patients. Not only this, it is also considered effective for reducing weight, as well as reducing cholesterol levels. Despite having so many benefits of bitter gourd, consuming some things along with it can prove to be difficult for the health. Here’s the list of all those foods, consuming which can affect your health in a bad way. Take a look at the mentioned foods and make sure to avoid them from the next time you eat Karela. (Images courtesy: Canva)

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Milk

Milk is always associated with good health, but if you consume milk even after eating bitter gourd vegetable or drinking its juice, then your health may be adversely affected. Eating these two together can cause constipation or burning sensation.

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Mangoes

People like to eat mangoes in the summer season. But consuming mango with bitter gourd can be harmful. Due to this, you may have to face digestive problems like acidity, burning sensation, nausea etc.

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Radish

Radish should not be consumed after eating bitter gourd vegetable. Actually, the effect of radish and bitter gourd are different. Due to which there can be problems of phlegm and gas.

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Ladyfinger

If you eat Bhindi and bitter gourd curry together, you may have stomach problems.

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Curd

Both bitter gourd and curd are considered very beneficial for health, but if you eat these two things together, it can be harmful for you. Yes, it can cause skin problems. That's why eating curd with bitter gourd vegetable should be avoided.

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