Melon
It belongs to the family of the cucurbits, the melon is an annual and herbaceous creeping plant.
The flowers of the melon are lonely, of yellow color and can be male, female or even hermaphrodite. The pollination is entomophilous, which means is through insects.
Health Benefits
It is composed of 90% water and provides very few calories, source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, which helps us avoid dryness in the mucous membranes and skin, vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that prevents cardiovascular diseases. It acts as a mild laxative, eliminates toxins and helps neutralize acidity.
Prevents skin spots, provides fiber and minerals, such as potassium, calcium and zinc. Prevents gout, arthritis and levels high cholesterol.
CANTALOUPE MELON
Health Benefits
Cantaloupe melon, with more than 80% water in its composition, is a fruit that can be enjoyed almost all year round, it is an ideal moisturizer, with the advantage of its low caloric intake, so it can be consumed in the desired amount without fear of ingesting an excess of calories or sugars.
Cantaloupe melons have potassium, an important and necessary mineral for many processes of the human body. Potassium helps regulate the level of blood pressure. It also plays a very important role in muscle contraction and the heart. In addition, it is important for normal function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Cantaloupe melon is a good source of vitamin C, an essential soluble vitamin that plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in the body. It also helps the formation of collagen, an important protein needed to regenerate skin tissue, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, a nutrient that blocks the actions of free radicals that lead to premature aging.
Cantaloupe
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 100 gr. flesh
Energy 40 kcal = 150 kJ
% daily value
HONEYDEW MELON
Honeydew Melon is the sweetest melon.
Health Benefits
A serving of honeydew melon gives you almost half the vitamin C you need in a day, excellent auxiliary in a diet to lose weight. It has vitamin C, potassium, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6.
One cup of melon honeydew contains less than 1 gram of fat and protein, it does not contain cholesterol. Potassium helps regulate the fluid balance in your body and is also needed to lift the nerve impulse, muscle contraction and heart functions.
Vitamin C is vital for the normal synthesis of collagen, L-Carnitine, catecholamines, and proteins. Vitamin B6 helps you control high blood pressure, skin conditions and other problems related to the circulatory system.
Honeydew Melon
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 100 gr flesh
Energy 40 kcal = 150 kJ
% daily value
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