Most of you surely know what winter squash or winter melon is. Popularly known as ‘petha’ in Hindi, it is a seasonal vegetable, widely used to prepare a popular Indian sweet by the name (petha). But did you know that winter squash is also used to make sabzis and chutneys, especially in the eastern and southern regions of India? That’s not all. It is also consumed as a healthy food. You heard us. Winter squash is packed with various healthy ingredients that make it a very common seasonal food used in various detox drinks, juices, and more. Here, we will talk about winter squash water that is a perfect drink to cleanse your body.
Now, you must be wondering what is ash water? It is the juice of raw ash gourd which contains 96% water. It is super hydrating and helps you maintain the fluid level in the body and also prevents your body from the risks of dehydration and dryness.
According to Deepti Tiwari, consultant dietician at CK Birla Hospital, ash gourd or petha is low in calories and contains a good amount of soluble fibres, vitamin B2, vitamin C, flavonoids and more, and “helps with overall nutrition.” She further explains that the vegetable is great for energy levels due to its riboflavin content, “which facilitates the activity of the thyroid gland and stress hormones.” All these factors combine to make the vegetable and its water a perfect cleanser for overall health. Let us explain in more detail.
Benefits of Ash Gourd Water: 5 Reasons to Drink Ash Gourd Water:
1. It helps you detoxify:
As already mentioned, ash gourd contains a good amount of vitamin C and 96% water. This makes both the vegetable and the drink rich in antioxidants, which helps to eliminate excess toxins from the body.
2. It helps you control your weight:
Ash gourd contains soluble fibres, which not only keep you full for a long time but also help in weight control during winters. So, drinking water every morning helps in starting the day right and flushing out the fat stored in the body.
3. Helps cleanse the intestine:
We all know that a healthy gut is the first step towards a healthy body. Including this drink can help improve metabolism and digestion, which are often affected during the winter season.
4. Helps promote immunity:
Antioxidants and vitamins A and C help prevent oxidative stress in the body, which promotes blood and oxygen flow. This helps to fortify the body with nutrients to nourish it and prevent seasonal illnesses.
5. Helps the body function properly:
Ash gourd helps keep stress hormones under control, controls body weight, cleanses the intestine, eliminates toxins, and more. All of these factors combine for the proper functioning of the body, including controlling blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and more.
Can you drink ash gourd water every day? What is the appropriate dosage of ash gourd water?
Macrobiotic nutritionist and health coach Shilpa Arora says that drinking ash gourd water every morning acts like a sponge and cleanses the body of toxins, besides being very refreshing and soothing to the stomach. But you need to be careful about how much you drink in a day. It is best to maintain moderation and not drink more than a glass a day.
How to make ash gourd water to drink in the morning:
Step 1. Clean the pumpkin, peel it and cut it into cubes.
Step 2. Take half a cup of ash gourd and mix it with half a cup of water.
Step 3. Pour into a tall glass and drink without adding anything else.
May everyone enjoy a healthy, abundant and happy winter!
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