Bitter Melon, Celery and Apple Juice

Why people make this juice

Bitter melon is one of those foods that splits opinion sharply — but its bitterness is, in a sense, the point. Nourilo explains that among all the common vegetables, bitter melon stands out for the breadth of its traditionally recognised benefits: it is associated with stimulating appetite and digestion, clearing heat, supporting detoxification, and — most significantly for modern health concerns — containing compounds called bitter melon saponins that have attracted research interest for their potential role in supporting healthy blood sugar, cholesterol and hormonal balance. Paired with celery, which is associated with cardiovascular protection and reducing blood pressure, and with apple, which adds gentle sweetness and is linked to supporting digestion and healthy cholesterol, this juice becomes a genuinely pleasant-tasting daily wellness drink. Nourilo’s preference is US-grown Western celery for juicing — it has a slightly milder, more aromatic quality than the Chinese variety.