India, April 17 -- Karela or bitter gourd is a common vegetable found in desi households which are as loved by adults as it is hated by children. While the bitter taste may not appeal to many people, it is in fact a nutritional powerhouse that offers multiple health benefits, according to Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi.

Taking to Instagram on April 16, Dr Vatsya claimed that karela can very well be considered the "king of vegetables." He went on to explain why it should be incorporated into the regular diet, and how best to do it.

Because of its bitter taste, the consumption of karela is considered to be good for diabetes. This is less of a conscious decision for many, rathe...