Bitter melon can be eaten raw or cooked, but it should be noted that bitter melon is cold in nature. People who have a cold spleen and stomach, i.e. those who are prone to abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating cold food, should not eat it raw, as it may aggravate their symptoms, and pregnant women should also eat as little as possible, as cold food may increase the risk of abnormal contractions of the uterus. When consuming bitter melon you should also try to avoid eating other cold foods at the same time, such as crab and winter melon, to avoid stimulating the gastrointestinal tract and causing discomfort. Bitter melon, as a medicinal food, has the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying and brightening the eyes. Proper consumption is helpful for heat stroke, dysentery, eye pain and thirst (diabetes). Especially for people with fire, moderate consumption of bitter melon can help clear heat and reduce fire. At the same time, bitter melon is rich in vitamin C, potassium, bitter melon saponin, bitter melon polysaccharide, bitter melon flavonoids, etc., while sugar, protein, vitamin B and other nutrients are less, and bitter melon raw nutrient intake will be more comprehensive. In addition, research has found that bitter melon contains lipotropic elements, raw food for weight loss people beneficial. The bitter taste of bitter melon is caused by the interaction between the bitter leaf pigment and wild cucumber juice enzymes. If you feel that bitter melon is too bitter when eaten raw, you can also eat it cooked, but some of the nutrients will also be lost. The elderly and people who are sensitive to taste are recommended to cook bitter melon before eating.