Ampalaya Obsession

Recently, sa hindi malamang dahilan, nagkainterest akong isama ang ampalaya sa aking daily meals bilang appetizer. Simula ito sa transition ko mula sa pagiging omnivore tungo sa pagiging full-time herbivore. Gusto kong kainin ang ampalaya nang hilaw pero di ko pa kaya. Ang pinakamalapit ay ensaladang ampalaya. Iyon ang pinag-pipiyestahan ko lately. Ang mga sumusunod ay ilang facts na makakatulong upang ang pinaka-misunderstood na gulay ay mahalin at tangkilikin ng mga tao.

1. http://en.factolex.com/Ampalaya - Bitter melons are seldom mixed with other vegetables due to the strong bitter taste, although this can be moderated to some extent by salting and then washing the cut melon before use.

2. http://ezinearticles.com/?Health-Benefits-of-Ampalaya-(Bittergourd)&id=941524 - Ampalaya is noted to be an effective component in herbal medicine, and the fruit is known to help treat, or alleviate the symptoms of rheumatism and gout and ailments of the spleen and liver. It also is effective in helping lower the body's blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

3. http://www.stuartxchange.com/Ampalaya.html - Studies have suggested that ampalaya contains a hypoglycemic polypeptide, a plant insulin responsible for its blood sugar lowering effect. Other benefits suggested were body detoxification (including removal of nicotine), strengthening of the immune system and fertility regulation.

4. http://thecookmobile.com/conquering-ampalaya/ - For centuries, Asian communities have harnessed this vegetable’s nutrient and insulin-like components, preparing it as a regular ingredient in many Asian dishes and also as a herbal tea.




Sana ay maging pambansang gulay ng Pilipinas ang ampalaya. Mabuhay ang Ampalaya!