{
  "id": 10948354,
  "title": "Don't Hate Lauki Yet! Ayurveda Explains Why Bottle Gourd Is Worth Adding To Your Diet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dont-hate-lauki-yet-ayurveda-explains-why-bottle-gourd-is-worth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/dont-hate-lauki-yet-ayurveda-explains-why-bottle-gourd-is-worth-adding-to-your-diet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many people dislike lauki, also known as bottle gourd, but it is actually packed with nutrients and beneficial qualities. Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine, highly values this vegetable. Acharya Balkrishnaji, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurveda, explains why lauki should be part of your diet and suggests some dishes to prepare using it.\n\nAcharya Balkrishnaji mentions that lauki's benefits include being rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. It also has a high water content and is low in calories, which makes it a great choice for maintaining a healthy weight and promoting digestion. The fiber content in lauki helps with digestive issues, keeps you hydrated, and supports overall wellbeing.\n\nSome popular lauki dishes recommended by Acharya Balkrishnaji include lauki raita, lauki kofta, lauki kheer, and halwa. Here are some tips for preparing these dishes in an Ayurvedic way to maximize their health benefits:\n\n1. Lauki Raita: Add roasted cumin, hing (asafoetida), black or rock salt, and ghee to the raita. These ingredients enhance the flavor and support digestion.\n\n2. Lauki Kofta: Instead of deep-frying the koftas, cook them in gravy or air-fry them. Add spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, as well as hing, to balance the flavors and support digestion.\n\n3. Lauki Kheer and Halwa: Use natural sweeteners like jaggery and organic ghee when preparing these desserts. Add spices like green cardamom and saffron, and include dry fruits like almonds or cashews for added nutrition.\n\nPatanjali, the Ayurvedic healthcare brand co-founded by Acharya Balkrishnaji, offers two lauki-based products:\n\n1. Patanjali Lauki Amla Juice (1 Ltr): This juice combines the benefits of lauki and amla (Indian gooseberry). It promotes digestive health, boosts immunity, helps manage weight, and cleanses the system.\n\n2. Divya Lauki Ghanvati (32 Gms): This herbal tablet is designed to support digestive health by addressing issues like bloating, indigestion, and acidity. It also helps maintain heart health by managing cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation, while its cooling properties help regulate body temperature.",
  "summary": "If there is one vegetable many detest or avoid, it has to be lauki or bottle gourd. But it is a versatile plant full of nutrients. Ayurveda considers it vital for consumption. Acharya Balkrishnaji, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurveda, talks about its benefits as per ayurveda, some lauki dishes, and related Patanjali products. Know about Lauki or Bottle Gourd Acharya Balkrishnaji mentions, “Swami…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}