Health Benefits of Honeydew melon | Fusion - WeRIndia

Honeydew melon is also known as honeymelon. It belongs to muskmelon group in the gourd family.

It is a large oval shaped fruit.

Honey dew is loaded with various essential nutrients including vitamins and minerals. It is low in calories with zero cholesterol.

It is also rich in various minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and manganese.

Normally honeydew is used in salads. 100 grams of honeydew melon consists of 36 kcal.

Here are the health benefits of honeydew melon:

• Being rich in potassium, honeydew is beneficial for individuals who suffer from hypertension. It maintains the blood pressure.
• Since honeydew maintains sugar levels in the body, it can prevent diabetes.
• As it provides low calories, honeydew is ideal for those who want to lose weight. The fibre content helps reduce digestive disorders like constipation. Consumption of honeydew makes you feel full and thus avoids unnecessary eating.
• It has both soluble and insoluble fibre. The soluble fibre aids balance the blood sugar by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrate. The insoluble fibre helps control your weight by reducing your food cravings. It also controls your bowel related problems.
• Being rich in vitamin C, it can improve your immunity.
• As honeydew is rich in calcium, it strengthens your teeth and bone.
• It nourishes your skin. It controls wrinkles and saggy skin.
• Honeydew melon is rich in zeaxanthin and lutein. These are essential for the health of your eyes. Regular consumption prevents cataract and eye infections.
• Honeydew is also beneficial for pregnant women as well. As it is rich in various vitamins and minerals, it provides all essential nutrients to them. It prevents anemia and leg cramps as well. It even helps postpartum tissue recovery.

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