Melon

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Published on Nov 12, 2022

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The truth is that I wanted to make a preparation with pumpkin, but what a surprise I found when I entered the supermarket and went to the fruit section.

Not even foods that by their own morphology have protection are saved from being wrapped in plastic. What obsession is this? That's why I chose to buy a melon and change the plate.

This time it is a delicious juice, source of fiber. And when I say delicious I do not say it because I have done it, it was really very rich and refreshing, in addition, in itself the melon has a characteristic flavor that if we allow our papillae to do their work, we are perhaps agree on it.

The melon (Cucumis melo) belongs to the cucurbitaceae family, which makes it related to cucumber, pumpkin and zucchini.

There are different theories about its origin: some believe it to be native to the East (India, China or Persia), while others place its origin on the African continent. In any case, it was already cultivated in Egypt five millennia before our era.

Today it is one of the largest fruits, weighing between 700 g and 4 kg. The rind varies in texture and color (green, yellow, orange or even white), as does the flesh (from yellowish white through green to orange).

Melon properties
Along with watermelon, it is one of the most appetizing fruits in summer. The melon contains a lot of water, about 85%. 100 g of its pulp is only about 35 calories, provides 8 g of carbohydrates, fiber (1%) and low in fat (0.1%) and protein (0.6%).

Another of its virtues is its high beta-carotene content (in the body is converted into vitamin A), and vitamins C and B9. With 200 g it covers more than 80% of the daily needs of vitamin C, 30% of B9 or folic acid and 20% of beta-carotene. Both vitamin A and C are antioxidants and strengthen the immune system.

The melon stands out in potassium (330 mg / 100 g), which explains its diuretic effect and contains some phosphorus (21 mg), calcium (6 mg) and magnesium (15 mg).

Melon seeds are also nutritious and a very interesting culinary ingredient.

Tasty appetizer: dried in the sun or oven, or lightly toasted, they can be salted or spiced and served as an appetizer. Prepared in this way, they have a high flavonoid content, which gives them antioxidant effects.
Summer refreshment: in Mexico a fresh water is prepared with the seeds. They are washed and drained, crushed, sweetened and mixed with chopped melon and water. The drink is refrigerated for three hours before serving.
Soothing oil: an edible oil rich in flavonoids and with pectoral and soothing properties is also extracted from the seeds of the melon by pressing.

Body Mind, Melon Food Guide

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