A staple of Chinese and Indian cooking, these gourds (botanically, Momordica charantia) with skin like toads grow on climbing vines that can reach 12 feet.

Herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric are now widely recognized as part of the global wellness lexicon. But ayurveda, India's ...

Whether you call it bitter melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash, bitter cucumber, goya, karela, balsam pear, or one of its many other names, there's one thing to know for sure about this underrated ...

Prepare the bitter melon: Cut it lengthwise in half, scoop out the seeds and slice on an angle one-fourth-inch thick (you should have about 3 cups).

Bitter melon is on the rise. It's long been a staple in Asian, African and Caribbean kitchens, either cooked or eaten raw. But now, bitter melon is becoming trendy as a popular supplement that ...

Cook bitter melon, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove, drain on paper towel. Combine with 1 each sliced long red and green chilli and 1 tsp ground Maldive fish.

Bitter melon is a plant that grows in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. Its fruit looks like a cucumber and has a very strong bitter taste. People use bitter melon as both a ...

Bitter melon, also called bitter gourd or karela, is a tropical vine that is related to the gourd family. It is closely linked to squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and cucumber.

Bitter melon is on the rise. It's long been a staple in Asian, African and Caribbean kitchens, either cooked or eaten raw. But now, bitter melon is becoming trendy as a popular supplement that ...

Studies show that bitter melon may help with symptoms for a variety of illnesses. Find out more about this little-known food and if it’s really a “magic bullet” for managing your blood sugar.