But in the late 1860s, a popular Paisley type Yorkshire Terrier show dog named Huddersfield Ben, owned by a woman living in Yorkshire, Mary Ann Foster, was seen at dog shows throughout Great Britain, and defined the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier.
BITTER GOURD. The gourd gets its name because of its extremely bitter taste. However, it offers unparalleled health benefits. Bitter gourd [karela in Hindi] has a special status in folk medicine due and is used to treat malaria, fevers, wounds, diabetes, vaginal discharge, worm infection and menstrual disorders. Those with hypoglycaemia should avoid eating or drinking bitter melon. 2  Women who are pregnant should avoid eating bitter gourd as it is a uterine stimulant. 3  Those taking medicines for controlling diabetes should not eat bitter gourd without consulting a doctor as it may cause blood sugar to fall below healthy levels.
Quantity. There is about 296 milligrams of potassium in 100 grams of fresh bitter gourd, the Nutrition-and-You website calculates. This amount of potassium represents about 6 percent of the daily allowance recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture â and is about double the amount of potassium found in bananas.long with potassium, bitter gourd possesses a number of nutrients that promote overall health. Bitter gourds contain an insulin called polypeptide-P, which helps keep blood sugar in check. They are also rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps prevent cancer by battling free radicals in the body.