There is truly spoiled for choice in the summer when it comes to tasty, flavorful and above all refreshing fruit! But what we are talking about today is truly a concentrate of well-being that can be very useful for our health. We therefore reveal to you all its incredible properties.
First of all, a very important thing that can interest many people who are very attentive to nutrition in this period, is the fact that for 100 grams of this fruit only 34 Kcal are taken.
The incredible properties of this delicious fruit
Its pulp is also composed of 90% water and that is why this seasonal fruit has an extraordinary diuretic power which is essential both to purify our body, through the kidney filter, and to lower blood pressure. Its composition also allows you to perceive the sense of satiety in an accentuated way and that is why it is an excellent ally for those who decide to follow a low-calorie diet.
It is also an antioxidant and therefore a natural anticancer; this fruit, with its very high concentrations of beta-carotene, in fact, prevents damage caused by free radicals and therefore counteracts cellular aging.
It is also an excellent ally for sight. It contains vitamin A in high quantities and this counteracts macular degeneration that leads to premature aging of the eye. In parallel, it owns a extraordinary effect of prevention from stroke heart attacks. Adenosine, naturally contained in this fruit, is able to thin the blood and therefore reduces the risk of these pathologies.
Its high vitamin C content also stimulates the immune system going to naturally defend ourselves from the infection of viruses and bacteria and moreover, thanks to its natural diuretic properties it maintains the efficiency of our kidneys by stimulating by stimulating diuresis in natural motion.
Melon, the summer fruit that helps keep us healthy
We are talking about the melon, the summer fruit par excellence that, together with watermelon, delights all our meals. Fresh and tasty, we recommend taking an average amount of about 150 grams, the equivalent of two slices without seeds and peel. Melon can also be consumed every day since it has no contraindications for our health.
The only small drawback is the glycemic index which for the melon is quite high; that’s why it is advisable not to overdo it especially if you suffer from ailments such as diabetes. Here then reveals all the beneficial properties of the melon which is also a highly versatile fruit. It can be used in the form of juices and extracts or even natural alone or in a fresh summer fruit salad. It is also the protagonist of a summer dish par excellence, accompanied, in fact, with ham very often represents the way to avoid lunch in a simple, fast and above all healthy way.