5 Bitter Foods Which You Should Include In Your Diet

Bitter Gourd This is a common vegetable which is hated by most of the people in the world… But to your surprise, 'Bitter Gourd' is the healthiest of all the green veggies. It is packed with healthy phytochemicals like triterpenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids which slow down the growth of cancer cells. This veggie is a natural medicine that lowers blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetic patients.

Cruciferous Vegetables Leafy vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, radishes and spinach come into this category… But all of them hold a compound named as 'glucosinolates' help the liver enzymes to process toxins more effectively and thus reduce the negative impacts on the body

Cocoa The bitter taste filled dark chocolate is also a healthier option… Even though the cocoa powder is made from the beans of the cocoa plant which taste bitter, it holds polyphenols and antioxidants which help reduce inflammation. Cocoa is also an abode of zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium and iron.

Citrus Peel We all know that Citrus fruits like Oranges and Lemons are packed with Vitamin C… But how many of you know that the citrus fruit peels which we discard is equally healthier??? The peels which taste bitter hold the healthy flavonoids and thus one can add the 'Zest' to the dishes to yield the best health benefits of them.

Green Tea It is a known fact that 'Green Tea' is the best way to get rid of caffeine. Along with weight loss, better digestion, immunity and improved cardiovascular health, it makes you stay with full of energy all day.