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karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice
Tarla Dalal
21 January, 2025
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karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice | with 10 amazing images.
Karela Juice is a boon for those with diabetes, because the high dose of insulin and other anti-diabetic substances in the karela plant help to control blood sugar levels!
It is suggested that diabetic people have healthy karela juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Doing this regularly is sure to avoid unnecessary spike in blood sugar levels. Plus, being a good source of potassium, Karela Juice is beneficial for those with high blood pressure too.
Antioxidants vitamin A and vitamin C work to give you glowing skin, healthy eyesight and better immunity too. Being low in carbs, thisbitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin helps in weight loss too.
So, Karela Juice is good not just for diabetics but for anybody! So, how do you make this juice properly so that it tastes good and you will enjoy having it in the morning?
Well, dilute it with the right proportions of water and spike it up with a little salt and lemon juice. Isn’t that easy? And it tastes good enough to have every day! Here’s how to make Karela Juice...
To make karela juice, combine the karela and ½ cup of water in mixer and blend till smooth. Strain the mixture using ½ cup of water. Add the lemon juice and salt and mix bitter gourd juice well.
Enjoy how to make karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice | with detailed step by step photos below.
How To Make Karela Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice for Diabetes recipe - How to make How To Make Karela Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice for Diabetes
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Makes
2 small glasses
Ingredients
For Karela Juice
1 cup deseeded and roughly chopped bitter gourd (karela)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Method
For karela juice
- To make karela juice, combine the karela and ½ cup of water in mixer and blend till smooth.
- Strain the mixture using ½ cup of water.
- Add the lemon juice and salt and mix well.
- Pour equal quantities of the karela juice into 2 small glasses and serve immediately.
How To Make Karela Juice, Bitter Gourd Juice for Diabetes recipe with step by step photos
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- Karela as we all know is very healthy especially for diabetes. Here it is how it looks.
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Wash the bitter gourd using water. Select karela that are bigger and pale green in colour, and avoid those that are riper, with a slightly orange or red hue.
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- If you dislike then remove the skin but, karela peel has many health benefits and we would suggest you to keep it. But, if you don’t like it then peel the karela. To read more about the health benefits of karela, check
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Cut the karela crosswise and lengthwise. You will now have four pieces of bitter gourd.
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Scoop out the seeds from each piece using a spoon and discard them.
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Place the clean outer green flesh of karela flat-side down on the cutting board. Chop them roughly and keep aside.
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Transfer the deseeded and roughly chopped bitter gourd to a mixer jar. If you have a juicer, you may use this instead of the mixer jar. Simply, add water, lemon juice, salt at the end and skip the step of straining the mixture.
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Add ½ cup of water in the mixer. Water can be increased if you want a more diluted karela juice. Also, you can replace water with any juice you like.
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Blend the karela till smooth.
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Place a sieve on a bowl and strain the mixture. Add ½ cup of water and strain to get the karela juice. Press with the help of a spoon over the mixture to strain out as much bitter gourd juice as possible. Check the concentration and add more water to adjust the consistency and texture.
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Add the lemon juice. Additionally, you can even add black salt and turmeric powder to the karela juice recipe for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice |. If diabetic, then do not add honey but, it can be added to reduce the bitterness from karela.
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Add the salt.
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Mix well & our karela juice for diabetics | bitter gourd juice for weight loss, blood pressure, glowing skin | healthy karela juice | is ready!
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Pour equal quantities of the Karela juice into 2 small glasses or 1 big glass and serve immediately for maximum benefits to build immunity.
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- Apart from the karela juice, Veggie Boost Juice, Neem Juice, Apple Cinnamon Soya Shake, are some healthy drinks for diabetics
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Karela Juice – for Weight Loss. Have that stubborn belly fat and looking for ways to eat healthy to achieve your weight loss target? Turn to Karela Juice. Also known as Bitter Gourd Juice, this concoction serves many benefits… Karela is a vegetable which offers very few calories (15 calories / glass) and it's a low carb juice (2.6 g / glass), which is one of the priority for weight watchers. Moreover it is rich in fiber. 100 grams of karela yields 4.3 g of fiber rich foods. This much fiber is enough to keep you full for long hours and avoid unnecessary calorie intake by way of some refined or fried snacks. Karela Juice also holds the ability to move through the digestive tract slowly than other simple carbs. Also it activates the insulin hormone in the body, which prevents the storage of sugar as fat in the body. Thus along with controlling blood sugar levels, this juice aids in weight loss too.
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Karela Juice – for Weight Loss. Have that stubborn belly fat and looking for ways to eat healthy to achieve your weight loss target? Turn to Karela Juice. Also known as Bitter Gourd Juice, this concoction serves many benefits… Karela is a vegetable which offers very few calories (15 calories / glass) and it's a low carb juice (2.6 g / glass), which is one of the priority for weight watchers. Moreover it is rich in fiber. 100 grams of karela yields 4.3 g of fiber rich foods. This much fiber is enough to keep you full for long hours and avoid unnecessary calorie intake by way of some refined or fried snacks. Karela Juice also holds the ability to move through the digestive tract slowly than other simple carbs. Also it activates the insulin hormone in the body, which prevents the storage of sugar as fat in the body. Thus along with controlling blood sugar levels, this juice aids in weight loss too.
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- FAQ's for Karela Juice. Q. We are making and drinking this concoction in order to cleanse our body but little do we know that the skin of the bitter gourd has a high residue of pesticide! So we are poisoning our body instead of healing it. Better remove a thin layer of skin before making this juice. A. As mentioned in step 3, you can peel the skin if you wish to or remove a thin layer of skin before chopping and using it to make the juice.
- Q. Yes I have but I used little orange instead of lemon and truly Karela Juice was amazing but will it also help with weight loss? A.Yes it will. But we suggest you use lemon juice for best results.
- Q. Can i store Karela juice for 2 to 3 days. A. Best to have it fresh.
- Q. Can I drink karela juice daily? A. Yes you can.
- Q. Can we store karela juice in refrigerator? A. No, this juice is best served immediately.
- Q. Can I give bitter gourd juice to my daughter is 4 half year old baby girl. A. Yes you can give it to your 4 year old girl. If necessary you can add 1/2 tsp of honey to balance the flavours.
- Q. Can it be taken before bedtime? Tried googling, some say not but no reason given. A. This juice is best had early in the morning on an empty stomach. Also after having the juice, prefer to avoid eating for half an hour.
- Q. Mam, If predaibitic, can we have Kerala juice daily? And can heart attack patients have it daily ? Is it safe ? A. Yes, this is safe.
- Q. Why should the ripe karela be avoided to make the juice? A. A ripe karela with red seeds may taste more bitter, hence we have suggested to avoid it.
- Q. How can I make karela juice in a juicer ? The above steps can be done with the help of mixture grinder but I''ve only juicer where kerala Fiber gets out of it and only their juices remain. Is it worth it? A. Some amount of fiber will be lost in the mixer / grinder method too as the karela juice has to be strained after blending. However the loss of fiber might be slightly in the mixer after straining as compared to juicer. The benefits of karela juice of controlling blood sugar and serving as a detox will yet work. Also remember that a small portion of this is any time a healthier choice than avoiding it completely.
- Q. What should be the daily dosage that requires to be followed on a daily basis, specifically for Diabetics @ how many glasses a day & preferably when @ early morning or post lunch & dinner ? A. This juice is best had in the morning half an hour before breakfast. You can have a small shot glass.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 15 cal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.4 mg |
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D V Narapareddy
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nancy
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I store juice for 2-3 days?
Adenike Akinboyewa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sandrine uwera
March 13, 2025, midnight
Chandra Mohan Gupta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very well explained and answered all the questions. Mam,can we add some leaves of spainch and mint in the smoothie?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, you can add spinach or mint in this juice. Keep sharing your reviews for the articles and recipes you like.
Lisa
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can it be mixed with other things e.g cucumber,beetroot,spinach? Or its better done alone
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Best is to have only karela juice. However you can add one or 2 veggies if you wish to.
Ahsan latha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ashan, thanks for the feedback on karela juice.
Deeptanjali Sahoo
March 13, 2025, midnight
these informations are very useful.
David Justiniani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Parminder
March 13, 2025, midnight
anakaweesi@mjap.mak.ac.ug
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hema
March 13, 2025, midnight
My mother in law was type 2 diabetic. With sugar level 17.5. She was on metformin 500 mg , 3 times a day. She used to take karela juice in the morning every single day., though she didn''t make any drastic changes in her diet. She ate rice and all. Within a year her sugar was in control and she is not having metformin any more. Her sugar is below 5 always now without tablets.
Salma Khan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we store the juice at refrigerator.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
No, this juice is best served immediately.
Nisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Perfect proportion of water to bitter gourd pieces... lemon juice is the much necessary ingredient to cut off the bitterness slightly... every sip is a step towards more and more health....
Cathy
March 13, 2025, midnight
Would like to try this. Can it be taken before bedtime? Tried googling, some say not but no reason given.
Roshni
March 13, 2025, midnight
Roshni Umruth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes I have but I used little orange instead of lemon and truly it was amazing but will it also help with weight loss, thank you ROSHNI
Korede Idowu
March 13, 2025, midnight
varkeyuthimala@gmail.com
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback. We have updated the Karela Juice recipe with lots of images and info.
Nargish Kavina
March 13, 2025, midnight
Archana badatwar
March 13, 2025, midnight
If once prepared in the early morning how many hours it is good to use
I will use this recipe for health causes
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
g.chandramohan
March 13, 2025, midnight
I normally have karela juice bymonthly.i have developed kidney stones of small size.can karela juice support to dissolve kidney stones at a speedy rate.
Vilasini
March 13, 2025, midnight
Please don''t spread wrong messages such as karela juice for diabetes, it has nothing to do with diabetes. Please don''t mislead the gullible people who are already burdened enough with the disease. Diabetes specialist dietitian, NHS UK British Dietetic Association
Munira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam, If r predaibitic can we have Kerala juice daily. And heart attack patients can have it daily. Is it safe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes karela juice is safe to consume.
Thandiwe
March 13, 2025, midnight
i have never tried them but i can see it is very easy to make the juice
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We are very happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try the recipe and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Kunal
March 13, 2025, midnight
How can I make it in juicer. The above steps can be done with the help of mixture grinder but I''ve only juicer where kerala Fiber''s get out of it and only their juices remain. Is it worth it .
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Some amount of fiber will be lost in the mixer / grinder method too as the karela juice has to be strainer after blending. However the loss of fiber might be slightly in the mixer after straining as compared to juicer. The benefits of karela juice of controlling blood sugar and serving as a detox will yet work. Also remember that a small portion of this is any time a healthier choice than avoiding it completely.
Ashwini Ramteke
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mein already kuch mahino se yeh juce try kar rahi hau. Bus es bar recipe thodi alage hai. Mein karela ke sath lauki aur alovera milakar banate hau. Yen kuch naya bataya hai apne. Thank you
Prass
March 13, 2025, midnight
Appreciate & thank you for helping us redefine our ways of improving health. What should be the daily dosage that requires to be followed on a daily basis, specifically for Diabetics @ how many glasses a day & preferably when @ early morning or post lunch & dinner ?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
This juice is best had in the morning half an hour before breakfast. You can have a small shot glass.
Loves Food
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very healthy juice. It also tastes quite good as there is lemon juice in it.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Gary Kunselman
March 13, 2025, midnight
I use it in my smoothie everyday along with some carrots, celery, a little fruit and hemp seed, flax and chia seeds soaked with 12 oz of filtered water; but looking for recipe using the karela gourd in a cooking dish?
Nemy
March 13, 2025, midnight
I take the juice without sieving it.i hope it?s not a bad idea or dangerous to my health?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes you can have the juice without straining. But if you feel even slight discomfort after a few days, discontinue it.
Mercie
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love drinking karela juice as part of my detox program every 3months. It''s a great detox I just blend and drink and ooh it cleanses the system. no going outdoors stay home and after 3 days I feel lighter,my appetite improves and a few kilos off and my skin glowing. It''s my secret routine I enjoy
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved. Eat healthy, stay healthy.
Tanveer jamil
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tanveer, thanks for the feedback.
Pragati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mera bacha 8 month ka hai kya usse karela ka juice de sakte h thodi quantity me
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We do not recommend it for 8 month old baby.
I komang sutanegara
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks, Darlal...this info is what I have been waiting for as in the 70s and 80?s our grandma would served us some bitter gourd vegetables. She said it?s good for us for constipation and for our skin. I?m going to start to try to juice it and get benefits from this booster ??????
Saramma varghese
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hey Saramma, Happy to know you liked the recipe. We would love to hear from you again. Happy cooking.
Elizabeth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Shall I use some grapes and bitter melon instead of lemon juice for belly fat? Lemon juice is acidic
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Adding of other fruits with karela might not taste good. It is best to avoid the use of lemon.
Lilly Barrantes
March 13, 2025, midnight
I been drinking for a week every day at 8:30 am and have breakfast at 10:00am I see the difference my body feels more light I don?t feel like picking snacks I eat fruits and im very happy that I discovered this magic juice and I forgot to say I don?t need to use my insulin three times daily. Thank you
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
LC
March 13, 2025, midnight
Why should the ripe karela be avoided?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
A ripe karela with red seeds may taste more bitter, hence we have suggested to avoid it.
Niharika Srivastava
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Ma''am... Can I give bitter gourd juice to my daughter is 4 half year old baby girl. If yes, please confirm the quantity..
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes you can give it to your 4 year old girl. If necessary you can add 1/2 tsp of honey to balance the flavours.
Momodu ilavbare
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GVRangarao
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very good and clear _x0001F44C_ _x0001F44F_ _x0001F44D_ informative. Of course I am using frequently but with curryleaves and coriander leaves after a doctor ''s suggestion
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Kimora Lee
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I drink this daily?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes, you can drink it daily.
Nomy Arbolado
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very impormative..the explanation is clear,all quetions in my mind to ask has been answered,by reading all the questions and seeing all the answers..im going to visit here always if i have something to ask regarding how to cure a person with diabetes.thank you and Godbless.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your feedback and kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Json
March 13, 2025, midnight
Good Drink
Shahadat
March 13, 2025, midnight
We are making and drinking this concoction in order to cleanse our body but little do we know that the skin of the bitter gourd has a high residue of pesticide! So we are poisoning our body instead of healing it. Better remove a thin layer of skin before making this juice.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dear Shahadat As mentioned in step 3, you can peel the skin if you wish to or remove a thin layer of skin before chopping and using it to make the juice.
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