Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), or bitter gourd, may offer benefits for inflammation, blood sugar control, and weight management. Bitter melon is a vine-grown fruit that resembles a bumpy cucumber ...

Bitter melon is a bumpy green fruit in the squash family that is used traditionally to help manage blood sugar and blood pressure. It’s often cooked like a vegetable or taken as a supplement, thanks ...

Lower your blood sugar naturally, soothe digestive disorders, and prevent infections — even cancer. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder bitter melon is considered a superfood. But chances are, you ...

Asian American chefs are embracing the medicinal gourd anew. By Cathy Erway On broad banana leaves, dishes of sweet soy dipping sauce, a creamy pork liver sauce, a bubbling pinakbet, some sticky rice ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

When I get an e-mail from Hazel Kelly, I tend to expect a press release and photos of unusual fruits or vegetables. The one she sent today about the bitter melon is no exception. This vegetable is ...