Melon

Possible benefits of the melon:

• Prevention from Asthma
• Lowering blood pressure
• May protect from cancer
• Good for digestion
• Hydration
• Good for skin and hair

Agricultural origin: Thailand

Allergens

• Wheat: possible cross contamination
• Gluten: possible cross contamination
• Egg: absent
• Milk: absent
• Nuts: possible cross contamination

Nutritional values ( per 100 gram from supplier )

• Energy: 1506 Kj / 360 Kcal
• Fat: 0.5 g / of which saturated: 0.0 g
• Carbohydrates: 87.0 g / of which sugar: 71.0 g
• Fibers: 1.0 g
• Protein: 0.0 g
• Salt: 0.65 g

Prevention from Asthma

Studies in animals have suggested that consuming a large amount of the antioxidant beta carotene, a form of vitamin A, may help prevent asthma from developing later in a person’s life. Beta carotene is in yellow and orange fruits, such as cantaloupe. Vitamin C is an essential vitamin and antioxidant that may protect against asthma. Some experts have suggested using vitamin C supplements to treat asthma. A cup of cantaloupe balls provides 65 mg of vitamin C. Current guidelines recommend that adult females consume 65–75 mg of vitamin C a day and that adult males consume 75–90 mg. Also, people with asthma who received choline — another antioxidant in cantaloupe — as a treatment experienced a reduction in levels of inflammation, according to a 2010 study. 

Lowering blood pressure

The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and choline in cantaloupe all support heart health. Consuming foods rich in potassium can help decrease blood pressure. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommend that an average adult consume 4,700 mg of potassium a day to keep the cardiovascular system healthy. A cup of cantaloupe provides around 473 mg of potassium, or 10% of a person’s recommended daily intake.

May protect from cancer

Beta carotene, tocopherol, and other antioxidants in cantaloupe may help prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress. There is evidence that taking supplements containing these and other antioxidants may reduce the risk of lung, prostate, and other types of cancer. Dietary fiber also appears to offer protection from colorectal cancer. A cup of cantaloupe contains 1.6 g of fiber. 

Good for digestion

Cantaloupe has a high water content and provides fiber. Fiber and water can help prevent constipation, promoting regularity and a healthy digestive tract.

Hydration

With its high water and electrolyte contents, cantaloupe is a good choice for boosting hydration during hot summer months or after a workout. A 177-gram cup of cantaloupe balls contains 160 g of water. Examples of electrolytes in cantaloupe include sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Good for skin and hair

Vitamin A contributes to the growth and maintenance of all tissues in the body, including those in the skin and hair. Vitamin C enables the body to produce collagen, which provides structure to cells, skin, and hair. A 2019 review found that a range of minerals and vitamins may play a role in promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss. Many are present in various amounts in cantaloupe, such as:

• vitamins A, C, and E
• B vitamins
• folate
• iron
• selenium
• zinc

Cantaloupe also contributes to overall hydration. Studies suggest that consuming additional water may help keep the skin supple, although more evidence is necessary to confirm this.

Source reference

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