Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Galia Melons are all varieties of Musk Melons and are available in abundance in the summer months.
Sweet, juicy and delicious! They are tasty and healthy.
Dryness and heat in the summer makes our digestive system weak and we should ingest foods that we can digest easily. Fruits have natural hydration and digest easily. Musk melons also are laden with Minerals and Antioxidants.
1. Nutritional Content : Musk Melons contain Vitamin A, B6, C & 0, Magnesium, Choline, Iron, Calcium, Cobalamin, Beta carotene and
Flavonoids such as Lutein, Zeaxanthin & Crytotaxanthin. They are also very Low in Calories (34 calories/100 gms).
2. Cancer : Being rich in Flavonoids and Antioxidants, Musk Melons have the ability to help protect cells from oxygen – Free radicals and protect against Colon, Prostate, Breast, Endometrial, Lung & Pancreatic cancers.
3. Digestion : Musk melons are high in both Fibre & Moisture, so help in preventing constipation, promote regularity & maintain a healthy
digestive tract.
4. Inflammation : Choline in Musk Melons aid the body in Sleep, Muscle Movement, Learning, Memory, assists in absorption of Fat, and reduces chronic Inflammation.
5. Eye Health : Que to the high content of Beta carotene and Vitamin A, Musk Melons are good for the Eye, reducing the risk of cataracts & also preventing macular degeneration.
6. Blood Pressure : Due to the high Potassium content, they regulate blood pressure and keep Hypertension at bay.
7. Immunity Builders : Musk melons are extremely rich in Vitamin C and strengthen the Immune system. They stimulate and increase the white blood cells and help destroy viruses and bacteria. Also prevent premature aging of cells and keep your Immunity strong.
8. Kidney Stones : Musk Melons contain Oxykine which is beneficial for kidney issues and stones. They cleanse the kidneys due to their high water content.
9. Skin Health : Vitamin A encourages Skin Regeneration & Vitamin C helps in forming Collagen, the connective tissue that gives your skin a super glow.
10. Hair Loss : Cantaloupes contain a form of Vitamin B which can prevent hair loss & promote Hair Growth.
Note: Exercise portion control when you eat Musk Melons. They are oozing with sweetness so we overdose on them and then miss out on other Nutrients like Healthy Fats and Proteins. Our bodies need all the Nutrients to sustain us and be Healthy.