Goya is suddenly making news headlines for doing what it has
always done – helping people fight disease, get healthy and stay that way.
Goya, often called bitter melon (or bitter gourd), is a funny looking
green fruit with white pulp. Other names for Goya include Balsam Pear or
Karela. While it doesn’t look like much at first glance, and its bitter taste
make it better as a side dish than a main course, Goya has the amazing ability
to fight off diabetes and cancer. Read on to learn exactly how this bitter
miracle plant pulls off the impossible.
Dr.
Frank Shallenberger M.D. Introduces Goya to the West
Dr. Shallenberger, M.D., is a researcher at the Nevada
Center of Alternative & Anti-Aging Medicine. He advised his patients to
drink the juice of Goya diluted in water, after which he noticed a sharp
decrease in the size of their pancreatic tumors.
Where to
Find Goya
Thanks to the Okinawans, Goya is much more widely available
around the world today. One of the easiest (and cheapest) places to buy Goya is
in local ethnic grocery stores. You can also buy Goya-based beverages,
supplements and whole melons in most health food and natural food stores. If
your local grocer doesn’t already carry it, you can request that they carry it.
6
Health Benefits of Goya
Goya has a number of significant health benefits, of which
these 6 are some of the most important:
1. Goya damages
cancer cells. Goya has properties which damage cancer cells’ ability to
propagate and actually shrink tumors.
2. Goya cleans and
purifies the liver. Goya acts as a natural detoxifier to purify the liver.
3. Goya boosts
glucose synthesis in the blood. Goya contains natural plant insulin which
naturally lowers sugar levels while boosting glucose synthesis.
4. Goya fights off
birth defects. This is due to a high natural concentration of floats in the
fruit itself.
5. Goya eases
digestive issues. Goya has high concentrations of Vitamin C and other
vitamins plus fiber, which keeps digestion running smoothly.
6. Goya aids in
kidney stone breakdown. Goya reduces acids in the body that contribute to
the formation of kidney stones.
How to
Use Goya Most Effectively
There are several different ways you can take in Goya
depending on your preferences and daily schedule. Here are some of the most
popular options:
– Add Goya juice to water and drink it.
– Add Goya juice to smoothies.
– Make a Goya juice tea.
– Stir fry fresh Goya with egg, tofu and veggies.
– Mix it with yogurt and some salt for a tasty side dish.
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