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As a low-calorie vegetable, ash gourd can be included in your regular diet for weight loss.
The vegetable is great as a detoxifier and antioxidant, to lower blood glucose levels and to accelerate weight loss.
Ash gourd is a popular vegetable in Kerala which is used in curries and tasty stir-fries. The skin (thondu) of ash gourd is as nutritious as the vegetable. Check out the interesting recipe of Kumbalanga thondu thoran (ash gourd skin stir-fry)
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