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With the prevailing warm and humid weather, falling sick in summers is common. However, a healthy lifestyle can help you build immunity and keep major health disorders at bay. While hydration is a must in summers, eating certain vegetables can be a fix for your nutrient supplements too. From bitter gourd which helps lower the cholesterol levels to the pumpkin that boosts eye health, find out all the health benefits you can avail by eating these vegetables. (Source: Pixabay.com, Getty Images)
Pumpkin (kaddu) is a generous source of dietary fibres and helps you feel fuller so you eat less. Also, the Vitamin A content in it promotes good vision.
Tryptophan present in pumpkin is responsible for making serotonin that makes the body feel good and helps you unwind. (Source: Pixabay.com)
Bitter gourd (karela) is popularly known to balance the blood sugar levels besides help lower the bad cholesterol. Vitamin A and C content along with powerful antioxidants present in this summer vegetable help diminish wrinkles and reduce the signs of ageing. (Source: Getty Images)
Bottle gourd (lauki) is beneficial for weight loss. Its low-calorie content allows you to fill up and get the requisite energy without getting fat. A naturally rich source of dietary fibre, it acts as a laxative and helps to regulate bowel movements. Bottle gourd has a 92 per cent water composition that aids in digestion and improves metabolism. (Source: Pixabay.com)
Ash gourd is quite effective in combating acidity and thus helps prevent ulcers in the stomach. It also acts as an anti-microbial agent and helps to keep the gastrointestinal infections at bay. It is a natural anticoagulant and helps control bleeding. If taken regularly, it can provide relief from those inconvenient nosebleeds during summers. (Source: Getty Images)
Ridge gourd (turai) has blood cleansing properties and helps to purify the liver. It is hydrating and gives you a feeling of fullness and also gives your skin a glow. Eating this in raw form helps reduce hyperacidity. Mixed with other vegetables, the juice of ridge gourd helps fight infection and builds immunity. (Source: Getty Images)
Snake gourd (padval) is a powerful nutritional source. Commonly used as a diuretic in traditional medicine, snake gourd stimulates the liver and speeds up the elimination of toxins from the body. It also promotes the growth of new hair and protects the weakening of hair follicles. (Source: Getty Images)
Green leafy vegetables help maintain the blood sugar levels and lower the cholesterol levels. They, thereby, help in keeping the heart healthy by strengthening the cardio muscles. Consuming minerals like potassium, iron, magnesium and protein also add strength to the internal organs. (Source: Pixabay.com)
