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6th April 2012 #1
Bitter Melon
Anyone seen these in england?
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6th April 2012 #2
yep seen them today in our local shop, pakshop, why do you want some
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6th April 2012 #3
Thanks steve its ok the wife asked me if they have any over here.
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6th April 2012 #4
they are Ems favs too
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6th April 2012 #5
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.
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7th April 2012 #6
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Wife gets hers from Falcon (indian market) in leicester
It's been emontional
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7th April 2012 #8
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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.
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7th April 2012 #9
i live just down the road from brittish rail tech centre, still there but shrunken a little now
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7th April 2012 #10
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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."
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7th April 2012 #11
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7th April 2012 #12
... sadly ... I am one of those affected!
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7th April 2012 #13
... and I'm diabetic too!!
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7th April 2012 #14
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.
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7th April 2012 #15
Yes they sell them in my local Asian shop also
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16th April 2012 #16
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!
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16th April 2012 #17
Hmm ... must confess ... I'd never heard of bitter melon before seeing this article;
bitter lemon ... we Brits are familiar with, but ...
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16th April 2012 #20
I wont come to the IOM for them mate.
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25th April 2012 #22
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yeah , I also want some.
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25th April 2012 #23
I've seen some in our local Asian shop
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22nd May 2012 #25
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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.
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