5 Reasons To Eat More Melon

There are many types of melon: yellow, Gaul, frog skin. All are delicious, refreshing and full of excellent nutrients to be included in the diet. 

We enjoy them in the season when we need them most, in the summer, and they are perfect for hydrating, for making delicious juices and even with salads.

But, do they get fat? Do they have a lot of sugar? Can they make digestion heavier?

Do not worry. We will remove all doubts in this article and invite you to consume the melon more often.

1. The melon is not fattening

For your peace of mind, we confirm that you can  include those melon slices in your diet; without fear of fattening the waist or the hips.

As long as your nutrition is balanced and free of saturated fats, you won’t have any problems and you won’t gain weight.

As an interesting data, we reveal that  100 grams of melon has about 34 calories.  Also, it  is low in fat and very rich in nutrients.

So much so that many people tend to follow diets with this fruit as their main food.

However, be aware that these are very restrictive and not recommended diets, which are based on eating melon exclusively for a day or two, whether in the form of juices or salads. It is not suitable.

2. It is a good heart protector

If you suffer from high blood pressure or very high cholesterol, introduce melon into your diet in a balanced way.

Melons are a rich source of lycopene, a type of plant pigment that promotes heart health and improves circulation.

Just consume 150 grams a day, ideal during breakfast. It is a type of fruit that tends to ferment very quickly in the stomach, so it is not suitable to consume it during dinner.

However, it all depends on each organism. In fact, many people prefer to consume it at dinner because it acts as a mild sedative; but as we said earlier, it depends on each person.

3. Melon strengthens the immune system

Melon is a good source of flavonoids, minerals and essential vitamins that help fight many diseases.

One of its most interesting components is citrulline, a substance the body uses to produce arginine.

In fact, it is one of the most essential amino acids for our metabolism and for taking care of the immune system.

Enjoy the melon because your body will thank you.

4. Take care of skin health

Melons help to take care of the skin’s health. Moisturise inside and out.  Remember the flavor and that watery sensation that melon brings when chewed: 80% of the composition of this fruit is water.

Furthermore, it is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, C, calcium, magnesium. All this favors the good condition of the skin, hair and nails.

Furthermore, it is interesting to know that consuming melon helps to prevent, for example, cramps during menstrual cycles.

All this is due to its richness in minerals and, mainly, potassium and magnesium, necessary for the transmission and generation of the nervous impulse; and for muscle activity to be adequate.

Be sure to consume it during your seasons!

5. It is a good detoxifier

Did you know that melon is an excellent diuretic and that it acts as a mild laxative?  When consumed regularly and especially in the early hours of the day, it helps to eliminate toxins and start the day with energy; as well, with a more purified organism.

You can, for example, prepare a good cleansing juice every morning. If you want, you can follow the recipe below. Take note!

Melon-based cleansing juice

Ingredients

• 150 g of melon of the variety you choose
• 10 red grapes
• the juice of half a lemon
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 1 spoon of honey (25 g)
• 3  fresh mint leaves 
• 2 ice cubes

Utensils

• A knife
• A pestle to grind mint
• a blender
• a big cup to serve

Method of preparation

• It’s very simple. Choose the melon, the one that is in season and that is neither too ripe nor too green. Cut into squares.
• Then grind the fresh mint a little. This way, your essential oils will combine with the natural juice.

• Get the juice from the half lemon.
• Soon after, clean the 10 red grapes.
• Blend all ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth mixture.
• Then add the water and the honey spoon so that everything is well together.
• Next step? Enjoy this cleansing juice in your favorite glass accompanied by some ice cubes. It’s delicious!