Many people unfortunately don’t like the gourds. While bitter gourd or karela has a special place on the dislike list, it is not different for bottle gourd or lauki, and snake gourd, doesn’t even get a chance. Even if mother’s make them in the most delicious way, the hate is too strong to even the latter a chance, apart from the other gourds. 

If the vegetable doesn’t motivate you, then maybe the health benefits can, as Mumbai health experts say snake gourds do a lot more good than you know for your body. Jinal Patel, dietitian with Zynova Shalby Hospital in Ghatkopar, shares, “Snake gourd is considered as a nutritious vegetable with a plethora of health benefits. It is loaded with vitamins A, C, and B, and minerals like magnesium, calcium, and iron. Moreover, it helps in improving digestion, managing blood sugar levels, and supporting heart health. It has a high water content that keeps the body hydrated and helps to battle the bulge. Snake gourd has cooling properties, which can help reduce body heat and support overall wellness, mainly during the hot weather.” 

Health benefits of snake gourd
Patel says the light green gourd, which may often get pushed to the back of the refrigerator, has health benefits that are not available even in other gourds, and that should be more convincing than other aspect, especially because it doesn’t even have a bitter taste, and instead has a sweeter taste, when it is cooked the right way. Patel says, “Snake gourd may offer some unique benefits when compared to other gourds. It has stronger cooling properties and can be beneficial in lowering body heat. It's also known for supporting respiratory health and helping to manage digestive problems. While all gourds are nutritious, snake gourd is known to have detoxifying properties and fever-reducing effects. Hence, make it a part of your daily diet, and you will surely notice the difference.”