Bitter Melon

[andy222]

Anyone seen these in england?

[stevewool]

yep seen them today in our local shop, pakshop, why do you want some

[andy222]

Thanks steve its ok the wife asked me if they have any over here.

[stevewool]

they are Ems favs too

[andy222]

Yes mate I have them when Im in the phils really miss the wifes cooking. How is Derby anyway Steve? I havnt been there for ages. I used to do some fishing there.

[subseastu]

Wife gets hers from Falcon (indian market) in leicester

[stevewool]

Yes mate I have them when Im in the phils really miss the wifes cooking. How is Derby anyway Steve? I havnt been there for ages. I used to do some fishing there.

derby is a place where i work and live for the time being, its getting full or europeans just like many major cities, not what it used to be like

[Terpe]

When I first started my working life in the Railway business I spent so much time in Derby I almost bought a house there. That's a long time ago now.

[stevewool]

i live just down the road from brittish rail tech centre, still there but shrunken a little now

[lastlid]

Just googled bitter melon. Evidently more vegetable than fruit....Haven't seen any of those before. Don't they have some funny fruit over there...but I havent seen any over here and the mrs hasnt mentioned them.

Just found this....


http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herb...tter_Melon.htm

"Diabetes
Bitter melon is used primarily for type 2 diabetes, although studies are needed to prove its effectiveness.

Side Effects and Safety

Bitter melon is considered to be quite safe, as it's widely consumed as a food in Asia.

Side effects may include stomach pain and diarrhea.

Possible Interactions

Bitter melon may decrease blood sugar and insulin levels, so it shouldn't be combined with diabetes medication or any other medication that affects blood sugar unless under a doctor's supervision."

[Arthur Little]

Possible Interactions

Bitter melon may decrease blood sugar and insulin levels, so it shouldn't be combined with diabetes medication or any other medication that affects blood sugar unless under a doctor's supervision."

Similarly ... grapefruit is known to interfere with medication prescribed for people whose cholesterol levels are higher than normal.

[Arthur Little]

... sadly ... I am one of those affected! ...

[Arthur Little]

... and I'm diabetic too!!

[andy222]

Thanks guys I guess they will be available from asian shops then. There is some not far from me. Then again I think they are everywhere.

[stevie c]

Yes they sell them in my local Asian shop also

[South-east boy]

Seen them in my local Filpino shop, but a Filpino friend said they are not so nice and I probably wouldn't like them! They kinda look like a lighter green and knobbly cucumber!

[Arthur Little]

Hmm ... must confess ... I'd never heard of bitter melon before seeing this article; bitter lemon ... we Brits are familiar with, but ...

[Arthur Little]

a Filpino friend said they are not so nice ...

... that ... I can well-imagine!

[lastlid]

Thanks guys I guess they will be available from asian shops then. There is some not far from me. Then again I think they are everywhere.

Probably a fiver each here Andy..... Just found out today that I can get these from the same supplier as the papaya......LOL

[andy222]

I wont come to the IOM for them mate.

[raynaputi]

Seen them in my local Filpino shop, but a Filpino friend said they are not so nice and I probably wouldn't like them! They kinda look like a lighter green and knobbly cucumber!

I don't like them..sooooo bitter!

[publery]

yeah , I also want some.

[juvyjones28]

I've seen some in our local Asian shop

[South-east boy]

I don't like them..sooooo bitter!

Probably just as well I didn't buy one then!

[Deon]

I have them when Im in the phils really forget the wifes preparing. How is Derby anyway Steve? I havnt been there for age groups. I used to do some sportfishing there.