One of the favorite summer treats - melon, is not only ideal for hydrating the body, but also for health. Tasty and aromatic, it contains a large number of antioxidant substances that protect the body, both from the common cold and from many more serious diseases.
In folk medicine, this vegetable is recommended after profuse sweating, and it is also good for calming the nerves. With the refreshing melon, the effects of insect bites go away faster, but the skin also recovers faster if it burns in the sun.
Melon contains nutrients important for eye health. In addition to helping to preserve visual acuity for as long as possible, they protect the eye from harmful sun rays. Also, the large amounts of vitamins A and C it contains slow down the destructive process in the retina and retinal pigment that leads to macular degeneration.
Nutritionists point out that the abundance of beta-carotene, which, except for melons, is found in all yellow-orange fruits and vegetables, is beneficial for asthma sufferers, as it helps against oxygen loss, which reduces the risk of allergic reactions.
Considering the large amounts of potassium, melon is also recommended for those suffering from hypertension. Potassium helps the body to release excess sodium and thus reduces elevated blood pressure. Potassium is also needed to regulate water balance, acid-base balance and neuromuscular function, and it also plays an important role in the transmission of electrical impulses to the heart.
Plant fibers from melon have a beneficial effect on cleansing the body of harmful substances and are the right recipe for treating flatulence. At the same time, the abundance of water in it stimulates the work of the kidneys.
Melon should be eaten as often as possible while it is still available, because it is not fattening, refreshing and full of vitamins and other important ingredients necessary for the body, reports Novosti.
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