No one could possibly ever forget their first time to taste ampalaya. Deep in the recesses of our minds, when the memory of our first encounter with the bitter gourd is summoned, a taste that’s ...

My friend Corito Llamas has successfully lowered her blood sugar to a level where she no longer has to take her antidiabetic medicine. A writer and co-founder of a culinary magazine, Corito attributes ...

In the interest of pursuing better health, my husband and I now eat more vegetables and seafood, rather than meat. But sometimes I’m at a loss as to what side dish to serve with the fish. Mungo ...

There is one natural weapon against diseases that can be found in your kitchen. It’s that wrinkly green vegetable with a distinctive bitter taste. Yes, you’re right, it’s ampalaya, known in the ...

My classmate Dr. Ricardo Quintos is a vascular surgeon at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute. He won the TOYM award a few years ago for his pioneering research work with his own inventions ...

Ampalaya or bitter gourd get a bad rap for tasting, well, bitter. However, it is one of the most nutritious foods as it is rich in vitamin C and A. It also has a lot of fiber which is good for ...

MANILA, Philippines — After decades of studies, University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) researchers have developed a medicinal tablet made from ampalaya, or bitter melon, for Type 2 diabetes ...

Ampalaya (bitter melon) is one of the most popular vegetables in the Philippines, but it is no secret that there are people ...

The University of the Philippines Manila has unveiled a new medical innovation that acts as treatment for type 2 diabetes. According to a statement on Tuesday, the Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) ...