9 minutes agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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Nature Has given us many such fruits and vegetables, which are delicious as well as nutritious elements. ‘Turai’ is also one of them.
It is locally known in Hindi by names like ‘Turai or Torai’, ‘Jinge’ in Bengali, ‘Birakaya’ in Telugu and ‘Peerkangai’ in Tamil. This green and pulp vegetable is very soft. It is very easy to make and it is also very beneficial for health.
Turai contains many nutrients including vitamins A, C, iron, magnesium. Apart from this, it also contains powerful antioxidants and alkaline compounds, which control metabolism and help to remove toxins.
So let’s today News of the need I will talk in detail about the benefits of eating trumpets. Will also know that-
- What nutrients are found in Turai?
- Who should not eat trumpets?
Expert: Dr. Poonam Tiwari, Senior Dietician, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute, Lucknow
Question- What nutrients are found in Turai?
Question- Turai is a vegetable belonging to the gourd family, which is widely grown and eaten in India. Turai is long and dark green in size. It contains many essential vitamins and minerals. Understand 178 grams of Nutritional Value of the graphic below-
Question- What are the health benefits of eating trumpets?
answer- Turai contains enough fiber, which keeps the digestive system healthy and removes problems like constipation. The vitamin C and antioxidants present in it strengthen the immune system. Also, it helps in removing toxins from the body.
According to a study published in the journal ‘The Pharma Innovation’, trumpet can be helpful in weight loss as it has very low calories. It is rich in fiber, which makes the stomach feel full for a long time and reduces the desire to eat again and again.
According to a study published in ‘Science Direct’, Turai keeps the heart healthy due to good source of potassium. The amount of water in trumpet is sufficient, which keeps the body hydrated and can reduce heat by controlling body temperature. Turai acts like a natural cooler in summer.
One of its specialty is that it is alkaline nature, which can help reduce stomach acidity. Also, it is also helpful in keeping the body’s pH level balanced. Turai has antiinflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation. Understand the health benefits of Turai from the graphic below-
Question- How can Turai be included in your diet?
answer- You can include it in your diet in many ways. Such as-
- Turai can be boiled and eaten as a salad.
- It can be stored and eaten as a side dish.
- It can be used in soup and stew.
- It can be eaten as pickles.
- It can also be eaten as chips with black pepper by drying in the sun or frying air.
Question- Can eating more trumpet be harmful?
answer- Turai food is usually safe as a balanced diet. But in some cases its excessive intake can cause gastrointestinal problems. Pregnant and breastfeed women should consume Turai moderately.
Question- Can diabetic people eat turai?
answer- Of course, the amount of calories in trumpet is low. Its glycemic index is also low, which makes it a great option for diabetic people.
Question- What amount of turai is safe in a day?
answer- Senior Dietician Dr. Poonam Tiwari explains that about 100-150 grams of cooked trumpet a day is usually safe and beneficial for a healthy person. If you eat Turai mixed with other vegetables, it is better to reduce this quantity.
Question- How to choose the right Turai?
answer- The indication of a fresh trumpet is that it is not very ripe because in this stage its taste is lost. The good trumpet is dark green and which is hard to touch. Another way to choose the right trumpet is from its stem. If the stem is green, the vegetable will be more likely to be fresh.
Question- What is the right way to cook trumpet?
answer- Turai should not be cooked much as it can cause loss of important nutrients.
Question- Who should not eat trumpets?
answer- Although Turai is a light, easy to digest and nutritious vegetable, it should be avoided in some special circumstances. Some people may have allergic reaction like itching, swelling or abdominal pain after eating trumpets. Therefore people with allergies should not eat trumpets.
Turai has high fiber, so if someone’s digestive system is very slow or there are frequent gas complaints, then consume it in limited quantity.
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