Muskmelon - A versatile fruit with health benefits
Sorbets are a great way to tackle summer heat & melons are refreshing options to prepare sorbets. Among melons, muskmelon combined with sugar syrup, honey offers a unique combination. Other options instead of sugar syrup are to use corn syrup and honey. Kids would love the sorbet in any way.
The fruit is famous for its culinary versatility. Muskmelon has other uses too. One can prepare soup or broil it with balsamic vinegar and nuts to give an enriching food experience. You can dry and roast the muskmelon seeds, which are great for snacking or garnishing over soups and salads. Being versatile muskmelons have great nutritional benefits.
Health benefits of muskmelon:
Nutrient-rich muskmelons are good for health and our general body functioning.
Some of the health benefits of muskmelon are as follows,
• Supports eye vision and health
• Boosts immunity
• Improves digestion
• Helps in combatting stress
• Cure’s toothache
• Beneficial for lungs
• Regulates blood pressure
• Promotes hair growth
Nutritional benefits of muskmelon:
A 100 gms of raw muskmelon has the following nutritional value
| NUTRIENTS | MEASURE (%DV)* |
| Calorie | 34 |
| Carbohydrates | 3% |
| Dietary fibre | 2% |
| Protein | 2% |
| Calcium 1% | Potassium 6% |
| Copper 5% | Magnesium 3% |
| Folate 5% | Iron 1% |
| Niacin 5% | Phosphorus 2% |
| Vitamin C 41% | Vitamin B6 6% |
| Vitamin A 19% | Niacin 4% |
| Vitamin K 2% | Thiamin 3% |
| Pantothenic acid 2% | Riboflavin 1% |
• The high amount of copper in muskmelon helps in blood regulation and the formation of red blood cells in the body. It positively impacts the immune system.
• Muskmelons are rich in potassium, an element necessary in maintaining blood pressure and water balance in the body.
Key health benefits of Musk Melon:
1. Promotes weight loss: Muskmelon is high in fiber, which supports healthy digestion, helps you avoid snacking between meals and also limits your overall food intake.
2. Boosts the immune system: This fruit boosts immunity. The presence of Vitamin C and micronutrients make it a wonder fruit.
3. Promotes hair growth: Vitamin A in muskmelon helps in hair growth and helps in maintaining a healthy scalp.
4. Helps maintain good eye health: Consumption of muskmelon in your diet improves vision and protects the eye. Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein, present in muskmelons are responsible for this.
5. Beneficial for lungs: Regular intake of muskmelon replenishes your body with nutrients that can rejuvenate the lungs and cleanse them.
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