Bitter gourd contains fatty acids, which can reduce weight if eaten raw, but it will be effective if you eat 2~3 slices raw every day. If cooked with boiling water or hot oil, the bitterness will be reduced and the taste will be accepted by most people, but some nutrients of bitter gourd will be lost.

Choose according to your personal situation. If you can accept its bitter taste, you can eat it raw without feeling uncomfortable in your stomach. Some elderly people or diabetics need to cook and eat because of their bad mouth, so it is best to drink bitter gourd soup. Remind everyone that bitter gourd is cold, and people with spleen deficiency and stomach cold should not eat it raw. In addition, pregnant women should eat carefully.