Summers are here. Watermelons, Muskmelons are quite visible in markets. WHY? What is it about Watermelons, muskmelons that make them such a hit in the summers? Besides the insane water content and cooling and hydrating composition you mean?
Well, Watermelons, Muskmelons are more than what meets the eye. Not only are they tasty and aromatic but also quite nutritious. So much so, that even its seeds have quite a few health benefits.
So why to go for Pepsi, Fanta and other aerated drinks when God has provided natural thirst quencher full of nutrition while re-boosting our system too. MELONS are high in water content, which keeps your body hydrated in hot summer season. It also cools body for protection against heat. Melon has everything you need to beat scorching summer heat. Wonderfully delicious and juicy melons are the great source of much-needed water and electrolytes to tame tropical summer temperatures.
This is what you get by eating 1 cup of Melons:
| Calories | 53 |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | n/a |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sodium | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5,276 IU |
| Folic Acid | 33 micrograms |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | <1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 57 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg |
| Potassium | 417 mg |
| Carotenoids | 3,219 micrograms |
The amazing health benefits of Melons are listed below:
- Controls blood pressure: Melons are rich in potassium, which helps in regulating the blood pressure.
- Strengthens eyes: They have high doses of vitamin A and beta-carotene, which sharpen eyesight and reduce the risk of cataract.
- Helps in weight loss: Melons have negligible fat content. Carbohydrates in them are from sugars that are broken down easily. Muskmelons’ seeds also have high potassium, which helps in losing belly fat.
- Helps control diabetes: Muskmelons help in controlling diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.
- Cholesterol-free: They are absolutely cholesterol free and can be had without any worry.
- Boosts Immunity: Vitamin C strengthens immune system and muskmelons have plenty of it. They stimulate production of white blood cells to help fight infections.
- Treats Ulcers: The high quantity of vitamin C helps in treatment and prevention of ulcers.
- Relieves constipation: Muskmelon contains a significant amount of dietary fiber, which relieves constipation by adding bulk to your diet.
- Prevents kidney stones: An extract of muskmelon called oxykine has proven qualities of curing kidney disorders and stones. It also cleanses the kidneys owing to its high water content.
- Helps during pregnancy: High folate content prevents water retention by removing excess sodium from the body.
- Cures sleeping disorder: Muskmelons relax the nerves and muscles to relieve insomnia.
- Eases menstrual cramps: Due to its anti- coagulant property it dissolves clots and eases muscle cramps.
- Prevents risk of cancer: The vitamin C eliminates free radicals and prevents the risk of getting cancer
- Helps in quitting smoking: It rejuvenates the lungs and helps the body recover from nicotine withdrawal faster.
- Prevents heart diseases: Melons has blood thinning properties, which automatically reduces the risk of heart ailments.
- Acts as a stress reliever: Eating Melons increases the flow of oxygen to the brain thereby helping in relaxation and focus.
- Cures skin problems: Melon juice aids in treating skin problems and can also be applied as a lotion on skin abrasions to soothe burns and irritation. It also has anti-ageing properties and gives the skin a natural glow.
- Strengthens hair and nails: The vitamin B content in the fruit and the high protein content in the seeds strengthen nails and hair, prevents hair fall and ensures a natural shine on both hair and nails.
- Prevents nausea: Melons are natural diuretics that reduce vomiting sensation upon consumption.
- Cures tooth ache: The skin of the fruit contains certain extracts which when boiled in water help in curing toothache. Just rinse your mouth with the boiled concoction.
- Helps in treating acidity: Having an almost neutral PH factor, it helps tip the acid-base balance in the body towards neutral.
- Cures UTI: Melons are prescribed food for treating urinary tract infection and other bladder infections.
- High source of protein: The seeds of Muskmelon contain a very high percentage of proteins in them. According to study published in the World Applied Sciences Journal, this nutritional content is same as soy milk and confirms that muskmelon seeds are a great source of protein.
- Helps getting rid of intestinal worms: Studies show that the muskmelon seeds help in expelling the intestinal worms from system.
- Keeps the body hydrated: Melons is high in water content, which keeps your body hydrated in hot summer season. It also cools body for protection against heat.
- Relieves congestion: The seeds flush out excess phlegm from the system and provide relief from congestion.
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