

Local Vegetable
Bitter Melon Local - Pare
Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd — is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. Bitter melon is a good source of nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, fol ate and vitamin A. Bitter melon has been shown to improve several markers of long-term blood sugar control, including levels of fructose and hemoglobin A1c. Still, more high-quality research is needed.