Bitter foods tend to get a bad rap—but nutritionists say they're some of the healthiest things you can put on your plate.

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), or bitter gourd, may offer benefits for inflammation, blood sugar control, and weight management. Bitter melon is a vine-grown fruit that resembles a bumpy cucumber ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Both berberine and bitter melon show evidence for blood ...

Bitter Kola, botanically known as Garcinia kola, is a popular plant from the evergreen kola tree in Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Also called ...

Health benefits of bottle gourd: Lauki is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre, and it is low in calories, which explains its reputation as a weight-loss ally (Image: Canva) Bitter bottle gourd ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...