Why Cantaloupe is Good for You
While most cantaloupe varieties are musk melons, not all musk melons are cantaloupes. but with barely 30 kcals for every loo grams of cantaloupe, this summer fruit is low on calories and is a great food to include in a tat loss plan.
It not only has high water content but is also rich in potassium while at the same time being low on sodium, making it ideal for those with hypertension and also for those afflicted with certain types of renal conditions. Cantaloupe is also an extremely rich source of vitamin A and vitamin C and guarantees your daily dose of antioxidants.
Health Benefits
Cancer Prevention
The beta-carotene present in cantaloupe (100 grams) meets 70 per cent of the RDA and the amount of vitamin A found in this fruit is higher than most other fruits such as orange peaches, plums, and pineapples. Beta-carotene that acts as an antioxidant is known to prevent cancers of the prostate and colon by keeping oxidative stress in control.
Controls Metabolic Syndrome
The high amount of antioxidants, beta carotene and other nutrients such as choline, lutein, zea-xanthin and vitamin C in cantaloupe, helps alleviate fat deposition in the arteries and reduces insulin resistance which are important conditions involved in metabolic syndrome, which in turn is a significant risk factor of heart diseases.
Manages Blood Pressure
The high potassium and low sodium in cantaloupe is important to reduce hypertension, as potassium acts as a potent vasodilator that reduces blood pressure over time.
Provides Good Hydration
As this fruit has a lot of water content, it is apt to be consumed in-between meals, in conditions of severe dehydration or even post a long marathon or run to rehydrate.
Promotes Skin And Hair Health
Day-to-day pollution can increase oxidative stress and can damage hair and hasten ageing. But vitamin A and vitamin C present in cantaloupe are known to reduce damage caused by environmental stress and thus these antioxidants prevent ageing and promote skin and hair health.
Footnote
With other benefits such as digestion, reduction in body inflammation and preventing inflammatory diseases, this super fruit is a must-have In your daily diet. However, following a proper diet along with the consumption of cantaloupe is equally essential in supporting the above benefits.
Cantaloupe is an extremelyrich source of vitamin Aand vitamin C and thus guarantees your daily dose of antioxidants
Tip: Cantaloupe can be consumed as a whole fruit or be tossed in a salad. It can also be added to juices and to an extent, in soups.