Melon is a low calorie fruit that can be used to lose weight and moisturize the skin, as well as being rich in vitamin A and flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that act to prevent problems such as heart disease and premature aging.
The melon can be consumed in its fresh form or in the form of juices and vitamins, and is also widely used to refresh warmer or beach days. This brings fruit brings benefits such as:
- Help to lose weight by having very low calories;
- Increase hydration, being rich in water;
- To maintain the health of the skin and the hair, being rich in vitamins A and C, important for the production of collagen and prevention of aging;
- Improve intestinal transit, because it is rich in water, as this favors the passage of feces;
- Control blood pressure by containing potassium and being a diuretic;
- Prevent diseases by having a high content of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C and flavonoids.
To obtain these benefits, melon should be consumed at least 3 to 4 times a week, and it is important to include it in a healthy and balanced diet.
Nutritional information
The following table gives the nutritional information for 100 g of fresh melon.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Energy: | 29 kcal |
| Protein: | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 7.5 g |
| Fat: | 0 g |
| Fibers: | 0.3 g |
| Potassium: | 216 mg |
| Zinc: | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C: | 8.7 mg |
To choose a good melon in the supermarket, one should look at the bark and the weight of the fruit. Very shiny peels indicate that the fruit is not yet ripe, while the best melons are those heavier for their size.
Melon Juice Detox Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup melon pulp
- 1/2 lemon juice
- Ginger shavings
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Method of preparation:
Beat all the ingredients in the blender and drink ice cream.
Refreshing Melon Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 green squash melon
- 1 yellow squash melon
- 10 - 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 stalk chopped chives
- 100 g of fresh cheese in small cubes
- Minced mint to taste
- salt and olive oil to season
Method of preparation:
Cut the melons into small cubes or marbles and place them in a deep container, suitable for salads. Add diced tomatoes, cheese, chopped chives and chopped mint. Mix everything gently and season with a pinch of salt and olive oil.
