This article is intended for those who just need to enjoy the taste and aroma of juicy melon, whose inquiring mind wants to find the answer to the question of melon - a vegetable, fruit or berry, or maybe an incomprehensible "hybrid" that is not known to any familiar plant species relate? It’s worth noting right away that the curious are unlikely to get an exact answer to this question ... because it simply does not exist.
There are several classifications, in each of which the plant applies equally to vegetables, fruits, and even berries. Here is such an ambiguous fruit ...
Three classifications of one fetus
If you understand what this plant belongs to, you should pay attention to the appearance and composition of the fetus. According to the “scientific” theory, cantaloupe is a family of pumpkin (in some varieties, only smaller sizes distinguish fruits from pumpkin), and the genus is cucumber. These facts allow us to classify the plant as a vegetable.
However, its taste indicates, rather, that it is a fruit - sweet and fragrant. In addition, by the number of saccharides in the composition, it is slightly difficult to attribute melon to vegetables. It is this classification that is accepted in cooking - cooks have no doubt that melon is not a vegetable, but 100% fruit. Or, at worst, a berry ...
Yes, there is another classification according to which melon is a berry. But the categories are "false."
So it turns out that this plant can rightly be called the "apple of discord" and provide everyone with the right to classify it at their discretion. However, most often, for convenience, it is still called fruit, it is even included in fruit diets, it is considered an excellent snack, and also one of the most useful desserts - vegetables, as you know, do not belong to desserts, so we assume that this fruit is “still that the fruit".
About the origin and taste
By and large, it does not matter which classification to adhere to, to which category this plant is classified, melon is a tasty, healthy fruit that adults and children love. As for this plant, its origin is much more important, as well as the variety. It is they who determine how tasty the melon will be, how much benefit you will get as a result of its use.
In its most general form, the homeland of melon is Central and Asia Minor. However, today they have learned to cultivate it and rather successfully grow it in regions with a colder (unfavorable "in theory" for the plant) climate. But, nevertheless, it should be noted that in the "moderate" climatic zones it is impossible to grow a full-fledged "Asian".
It is believed that the most delicious. This variety is recognized as a leader in the number of vitamins, minerals and other important trace elements. The same variety is also the sweetest and most fragrant. Many experienced gardeners from the "middle strip" manage to grow it in conditions of insufficient heat and sun.
But the result that they get does not always correspond to their desires - the plant is very thermophilic, so even a “torpedo” ripened in a temperate climate will not have the same properties (taste, chemical) that a similar fruit that has grown under the sun of Uzbekistan or Tajikistan has.
For cultivation in areas with "moderate" temperature and "sunny" indicators, the variety "" is more suitable (some, by the way, believe that this is a hybrid that breeders created just for the "average" climatic zone). It is not so sweet, but it ripens well in conditions of insufficient heat and high humidity (although air humidity like melon soils do not like at all!).
If you choose seeds for growing melons on the site, it is best if it is a mid-ripening (early ripening) variety hybrid - shade-resistant, also able to tolerate lower temperatures.
Of course, such fruits will not differ in sweetness and juiciness, but the likelihood that the plant will spoil is much higher than if you try to grow a varietal “Asian” from melon seeds on the site.
A little about the records
According to the generally accepted description of a plant, it is believed that one shoot of a melon is capable of producing from one to eight fruits. On average, one pumpkin (as experts call the melon fruit) weighs 2 - 3 kilograms. There are smaller fruits up to 1.5 kilograms and larger ones - up to 10 kilograms. However, since melon is a pumpkin, and, as you know, they can have more impressive sizes, the fruit can achieve much higher weight indicators.
For example, in the Guinness Book of Records, the largest recorded melon weighed 118 kilograms; it was grown back in 1985 in the United States of America. However, in 2009, the media reported that in Austria was recorded the largest melon in the world weighing ... 447.5 kilograms. Of course, all these giants are nothing more than an accident or an experiment, because they are useless to an ordinary gardener, but a fact is a fact ...
Useful for experimenters.
If your goal is not the biggest, but the most unusual melon, it will be interesting for you to find out that some gardeners are successfully engaged in crossing melons and pumpkins or cucumbers. These plants are very close "by genus", so the hybrid turns out to be completely edible, although with uncertain taste qualities.
For example, a hybrid of pumpkin and melon (also not clear - fruit or vegetable), some call a pumpkin or pumpkin, looks like a pumpkin, but has the taste of unsweetened melon. It is noted that such a hybrid can smell like cucumber, and if it is not fully ripened, even have a taste of this vegetable.
In fact, ripening is a key moment not only for those who grow hybrid, but also for gardeners who adhere to the "classical" principles - if the melon does not ripen in the garden, most likely it will not be sweet and soft, but leaving it too for a long time you can get a rotten fruit.
Therefore, when growing melons, it is important to monitor the condition of each individual fruit, regularly check the integrity, density of the peel and pick pumpkins on time, without overexposing them to the garden even under favorable weather conditions.
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Thus, we can say that melon is a model of contradiction. It can not be classified as a fruit, but it is not among the experts as a vegetable either. It seems to be a berry, but it seems not quite. It has a lot of pumpkin and no less than cucumber, but the taste is very special.
A hybrid, which is a utility model, can lead to serious disorders in the body's work ... In a word, melon is a plant growing product that stands apart and which cannot be disliked for its taste. Is it so important whether it is a fruit or a vegetable, if it gives pleasure and benefits to health ?!
The taste and aroma of some fruits can be enjoyed forever. But only a few are still trying to understand, is melon a fruit or a berry, or a vegetable? Wikipedia says melon belongs to the Pumpkin family, the genus is Cucumber. The classification suggests that this is a vegetable, although this cannot be said by taste. More like fruit, which is often found in fruit salads and drinks.
Fruit, vegetable or berry
Why do many people think that melon is a fruit? What can she really relate to? Its application is diverse: drinks and food, but the only contradiction in this judgment is the fact that the fruit does not grow on a bush or tree. It is located on the ground, like a pumpkin or watermelon, and also has grassy stems.
Berry or fruit? Fruit is a juicy fruit from a tree or bush. But the features of some berries are drawn to the melon. These include:
- thin outer skin;
- juicy middle;
- hard seeds.
Many experts believe that this is an atypical representative of berries. Sometimes called pumpkin. In the wild, you can find small fruits that do not exceed the size of the plum.
Fruit or vegetable? Cucumber and pumpkin are immediately associated with the vegetable. And such a hypothesis is not very logical, despite the opinion of scientists who are prone to this judgment. In their defense, they bring the Chinese, who grow tasty, but not sweet varieties and use them in cooking vegetables.
Another argument may be the shape of the leaves, which is similar to a cucumber. The sizes of the flowers and their color are also not very different. Even the root system has a minimum of differences.
The general opinion can prove that melon has slightly similar symptoms in both vegetables and berries. In cooking, due to its juiciness and aroma, melon is called a culinary vegetable.
Origin, how the body grows and benefits
The first acquaintance with the plant is observed from the ancient Egyptians. They depicted melon in frescoes. In the same period, the fetus was produced in the territory of present-day Uzbekistan, China, and Tajikistan. Melon lived in the wild, had almost no smell and had the shape of an egg. From the 16th century, and soon. But before becoming, the product that is now, there were a huge number of travels across the continents.
Central and Asia Minor are rightfully considered the birthplace of the fetus. That's just learned to grow it in colder areas, where the climate is not the most favorable. The plant loves warmth and often because of the cold grows poorly. Prefers gift and drought, rather than moisture. The landing site should not be exposed to frequent water. Matures in late August - early September.
It is difficult to call the fruit unpretentious. Care for him will be very attentive. For a good harvest, you need a warm place with lots of sun, it is important to water moderately, fertilizers will improve the condition of the plant. In cooler climates, it is best to purchase special seeds. When harvesting, the melon will be less sugary. This is the only drawback of such bred cultures.
Fertile soil is another guarantee of good fruit. High salinity humidity is unacceptable. If the leaf of the plant is large, then evaporation occurs in a considerable amount.
The most in-demand form is a torpedo. Very sweet, juicy and aromatic. When choosing, you should note the smell: the presence of herbal notes means that it is too early to buy a melon. The choice is best made in the warm, because the smell is felt even better. The sound when patting is deaf, the tail is dried, the skin is soft. If the net on the skin of the melon has a greenish tint - this is a sign of immaturity. Cracks and punctures are a bad factor. Bacteria could enter, the risk of getting a dangerous disease is very high. Only minor scratches are allowed, which, if possible, are also best avoided.
If the appearance inspired the purchase, you can focus on the “insides”. Seeds should be large and easily separated from the pulp. It is better not to buy from the highway - the probability of infection of the plant with toxins is high.
- The vessels are strengthened due to the presence of magnesium and potassium.
- Due to ascorbic acid, immunity is strengthened.
- One of the most important elements is iodine.
- Phosphorus and chlorine help improve blood circulation.
- The ability to make face masks will give freshness and youth.
- The nervous system calms down, insomnia goes away.
- Useful for pregnant women.
People with surgery in the recent past use of melon will help restore blood circulation and heart function. Vitamins are also good for bones and joints. The common cold immediately recedes. It is recommended for people who suffer from diseases of the liver and bladder.
Melon helps in working against depression and fatigue. During the period of mental exertion, it helps the brain a lot and is effective even for physical exertion. Many people choose a diet on a melon, which removes harmful substances from the body and fights cellulite. It is important to consult a doctor so that subsequently there are no complications.
It is undesirable to eat pumpkins after a feast and on an empty stomach. Two hours after eating, the melon will delight connoisseurs of taste with unforgettable sensations. It is also not recommended to use melon in food with other products. It is great for a bite to eat. Ingestion in the main food will complicate the process of intestinal function.
Melon is a healthy and delicious fruit. Everyone can call it differently: a fruit, a berry, and even a vegetable. However, this does not change the fact that it must be present in the diet of every person. Before use, it is important to consider some necessary signs. However, the benefits are guaranteed in any case.
Melon is one of the cultures without which a dinner table can do in late summer and early fall. Sweet pulp looks great both fresh and after processing as candied fruit, jam or pie filling. Of course, most of the time it doesn’t matter what the melon is called, because it is delicious without a scientific definition. But sometimes in a conversation I want to call her correctly, and this raises the logical question of what it is. Is melon a berry, fruit or vegetable? In this article you will find out which family this culture belongs to, where it came from to us, and how to call it properly anyway.
According to biology textbooks, melon belongs to the Pumpkin family, the genus Cucumber, and is essentially a melon culture. It is widely believed that it spread from the vast expanses of Central and Asia Minor. There is a grain of truth in this, because she loves warmth and plenty of light, is quite resistant to soil salinization and drought, and negatively reacts to high air humidity.
However, for the first time in the pages of history, melon appears as one of the sacrificial gifts in Egyptian frescoes dating from 3-4 millennia BC. However, at about the same time interval, it was cultivated by many peoples who lived on the territory of the existing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and China.
Of course, in those days, melon grew in the wild, so its pumpkins were significantly different from those fruits that we are used to eating now. Most of the ancestors of modern melon belonged to the genus Cucumis and grew plentifully in Africa. Of the 38 species, 32 grew throughout the African continent, but were not limited to this territory; travelers often met fruits in Guinea and Arabia. In their form and taste, they were similar to those that grow in India: small pumpkins are egg-shaped and practically do not smell.
If you pay attention to other natural areas where melons have been growing freely since ancient times, then in Northern Manchuria they appeared from the tropical part of Asia and partly from Africa. But in China, this plant came from India. It is curious that it is in these regions that wild melon is widespread, while in the rest, a domesticated variety is more common.
The first mention of melon cultivation in Russia dates back to the 16th century, then the plant was grown in greenhouses. However, they quickly moved the planting to the open ground.
Afghanistan and North-West India are considered to be the birthplace of cultivating the melons we are accustomed to. It is in these regions that one can trace the transition from wild to domestic culture with traces of selection. Apparently, it was from there that the seeds of an already cultivated plant came to Turkey, where probably the largest number of varieties and varieties of this culture exist. This is not surprising, given the climate favorable for its growth.
So this representative of the Pumpkin family traveled around the continents and countries, before taking on the usual form of us - a large, juicy and sweet pumpkin.
Vegetable, fruit or berry?
No matter how interesting the melon travels across the continents, this does not answer the question of interest to many, what is the proper name for the culture: fruit or vegetable. It should begin with the fact that there is a significant difference between the culinary and botanical definitions of many plants. So, for example, we are used to saying “fruit” about all the sweet fruits, and “vegetable” about any unsweetened part of the plant. That is, given that the melon is sweet and is usually used as a dessert, from the culinary point of view, it is a fruit.
In biology and botany, everything is different. A vegetable is a leaf part of a plant (e.g. spinach), root crops (e.g. carrot), stems (e.g. ginger), or flower buds (like cauliflower).
According to BES, a vegetable is also called a fruit, meaning those parts of the plant that are formed from a flower and serve as a storehouse for seeds. Dry fruits include: leaflet, bean, pod, box, nut, grains. Juicy: berry, apple, pumpkin, drupes. Expanding this definition, a vegetable is a succulent part of herbaceous plants that are eaten, such as shoots, roots, tubers, rhizomes, inflorescences, leaves, heads of cabbage, bulbs. Since the fruits of melon are pumpkins, from the point of view of botany it is a vegetable.
Confusion arises from the fact that the “fruit,” as the definition, is used along with the fruit. Fruit - an edible fruit from a tree or shrub, usually angiosperms, and also formed from the ovary.
The following species variations of the large “fruit” group are divided:
- with juicy pulp and seeds - orange, melon, apple, cucumber;
- with juicy pulp and a large stone - cherry, peach, plum;
- dry fruits - walnut, bean, peas.
Therefore, melon simultaneously fits into both categories, being both a fruit and a vegetable. At least why argue with botany?
No less than the struggle “fruit vs. vegetable ”, a discussion among people on the topic:“ What if a melon is not a fruit and not a vegetable, but a berry? ” And here everything becomes even a little more complicated, since this representative of the Pumpkin family really also has a berry, again in a botanical definition. We used to call berries small succulent fruits that grow on trees, grasses and bushes. And the melon does not at all look like cherries or strawberries, at least in size. What is the logic?
According to the botanical definition, the berry has a thin shell, juicy pulp and hard bone. It is formed from the ovary, but it can appear not only from it, but from any part of the flower (in strawberries and strawberries, the berry is formed from the receptacle). This pattern of development is called false berry.
Pumpkin melons, watermelon and cucumber (even a cucumber is not just a vegetable!) Are similar in structure to berries, but differ in a significantly larger number of seeds and pericarp. Therefore, these representatives of the Pumpkin belong to the false berries.
Melon is considered an incredibly healthy fruit. Fiber contained in it helps to eliminate cholesterol and improve digestion. It gives energy without weighting, and thanks to the beautiful radiant color, the melon is called one of the fruits, which are a symbol of summer. In addition, it is very useful during a diet for weight loss, as it contains few calories. And what is a melon - a fruit, a vegetable or a berry?
Description and properties of melon
Melon is a climbing plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. Melons can be eaten raw or as a snack and dessert, and you can also make jam from it. This summer fruit can be ovoid or rounded. Containing water, sugar and healthy fibers have excellent nutritional and refreshing properties. Calorie melon allows us to conclude that this is a dietary product, 100 grams contains about 30-50 calories, depending on the type and degree of maturity.
In addition, melon has a slightly laxative and diuretic effect and can be intended for people suffering from anemia due to its iron content. Also, these aromatic fruits are an excellent tonic with which you can regulate blood pressure. This is due to the high percentage of mineral elements such as iron, phosphorus, sodium, calcium and potassium.
Incredibly healthy fruit
Melon is rich in vitamin A, partly due to which the fruit has such a typical orange color of pulp, and vitamin C, which is important for skin nutrition, which is especially necessary in the summer. However, this product is not recommended for consumption in large quantities for diabetics and people with gastritis, as it is very rich in sugar content. Another property of melon is that its flesh can be used as a nourishing and refreshing face mask, especially after sunbathing.
Is melon a berry or fruit or vegetable?
What kind of fruit is melon? In shape, the fruit is usually elongated, sometimes round and oval in shape. The flesh is yellowish white, green or red. When answering a question about whether a melon is a berry or a fruit, it is important to consider not only its sweetness and aroma, but also where this fruit grows. As you know, fruits grow on trees and bushes, and berries on bushes and land. From this point of view, melon is a berry.
Of particular value to this delicious fruit is its usefulness, since it contains a large amount of vitamin C, and some species have a lot of vitamin A. In addition, this berry fruit also contains minerals. According to one study, it contains beta-carotene, which helps in the fight against cancer. In folk medicine, melon is used to soothe and refresh. Water and potassium help in the functioning of the kidneys and in the removal of harmful substances from the body.
When buying melon, you should avoid fruits with a soft skin, as well as dark color or with cracks. They can be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature to ripen, and then they can be kept in the refrigerator for another 5 days, in sliced \u200b\u200bform for no more than 3 days. Moreover, it is better to store in a closed container, since its smell can absorb the aroma of other products in the refrigerator.
Regardless of whether the melon is a berry or a fruit, it is a good source of vitamin C and potassium. This product is also useful because it has a high water content and a relatively low content of calories, as well as fat and cholesterol.
Is melon a berry or a fruit?
The answer to such a seemingly simple question can cause the most controversial opinions. Sweet, but not fruit, grows in the garden, but not a vegetable. What is melon, is it a berry or fruit, or a vegetable? It definitely does not belong to the fruit family, since it does not grow on a bush or on a tree. It is rather an unusual vegetable, sweet and fragrant. In cooking, it is considered a dessert vegetable.
The statement that melon is a berry is also not simple. Usually these are small juicy fruits that can be either edible or poisonous, can grow on trees, grasses or bushes. It is difficult to call such large gourds as, for example, melons and watermelons, berries. However, the science of botanist classifies them in this group and gives a new specific name - pumpkin. According to this definition, a mature pumpkin has a pericarp obtained from the lower ovary, and a large number of seeds, the fruit is covered with a thick peel.
Despite the fact that assigning various fruits to a certain group is not such a simple task, there is still an answer to the question of whether melon is a berry or fruit, or vegetable. This is a giant false berry, according to science. Moreover, some of the wild relatives of melons are more likely to resemble plums in their size. But no matter how it is called, melon still remains an incredibly tasty and healthy product, bestowed by nature itself.
How many of you haven't tried melon? Of course, many people on earth have not only tried, but also loved this sunny, fragrant fruit. In this article we will talk about the beneficial properties of melon and its contraindications.
Melon is a berry fruit or vegetable.
Cultural melon (Сucumis melo) - a plant of the pumpkin family of the genus cucumber, is an annual herbaceous plant. Ancient agricultural crop. Geographically, its homeland is Asia Minor and Central Asia, but according to other sources, the homeland of melon is North Africa and India.
Today, the question remains open and controversial, is it a melon, or is it a vegetable? Many do not doubt its fruit origin when they regale themselves with sweet juicy fruits. After all, it combines in taste and aroma in fruit and not in vegetable salads. But what fruit is a melon if it grows on a melon like a watermelon or pumpkin.
Gourds heat-loving plant. The temperature biological minimum when the seeds begin to germinate 15 degrees. The optimum temperature for seed germination and further development is from 25 to 40 degrees heat. The culture is considered quite resistant to droughts, but when the fruits gain strength, they consume enough moisture. The power and development of plant roots largely depends on climatic and territorial conditions. As a rule, branching roots are located on the upper part of the earth, but they can also deepen by 2 meters. Stem length up to three meters, thickness up to two centimeters, plant shoots about 30 meters. A plant with three types of flowers male, female, hermaphroditic. During pollination, pollen on flowers is carried by insects, mainly bees and ants. In botany, the melon fruit is regarded as a multi-seeded berry or pumpkin.
The cylindrical or oblate shape has a smooth, sometimes wrinkled surface. Color from green to yellow-brown. The mass of the fetus reaches from 1 to 20 kilograms. Its flesh is different in structure and density, and the seeds have an elongated or oval shape of light color. Usually how many fruits will be on the plant depend on the variety, usually from one to six, sometimes more. Fruits grow about 30 days immediately after the ovary. The climate affects growing conditions and varieties, the ripening season occurs from mid-August to the end of September.
Which of us can leave melon aroma indifferent? We smell this smell due to the ongoing process of anaerobic (methane) fermentation in the fruits.
The ripeness of the plant is distinguished by a characteristic strong fruity aroma with a honey-pear shade. On this basis, and choose the fruits when you buy. The peel should be free of damage, cracks and dents. If you lightly tap the fetus and hear a dull sound, you have a ripe copy. And do not buy fruits cut by the seller, bacteria tend to multiply quickly. You may be hostage to food poisoning. Pay attention to the tail, it should be thick and dry, another sign of ripeness.
How many calories in a melon
The flesh of melons and gourds consists of water for 90%, therefore, after eating melons, you will no longer want to drink.
Calorie melon is quite low - 34kcal (1.5%) per 100 grams of daily intake. Therefore, it can be safely included in the diet. But given the high liquid content in it, you should refrain from drinking melon at night.
The calorie content of dried melon is much higher than in a fresh fruit. It is 341 kcal per 100 grams. Those who want to lose weight should not abuse this product. But the list of useful properties is not inferior to the fresh fruit. After all, vitamins and all useful substances in candied fruits are fully preserved. Dried candied fruit is a dessert that can be eaten both in pure form and as an additive to salads, ice cream or pastries.
Chemical composition
Melon fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition value per 100 grams of product:
- Carbohydrates - 8.6 g
- Protein - 0.84 g
- Total Fat 0.19 g
- Dietary fiber - 0.9 g
What vitamins are contained in melon:
- B9 - 21 mcg
- PP - 0.735 mg
- B5 - 0.105 mg
- B6 - 0.072 mg
- B2 - 0.026 mg
- B1 - 0.017 mg
- A - 0.067 mg
- C - 36.7 mg
- E - 0.05 mg
- K - 2.5 mcg
Minerals:
- Copper - 40 mcg
- Calcium - 9 mg
- Iron - 0.22 mg
- Magnesium - 12 mg
- Manganese - 0.042 mg
- Zinc - 0.18 mg
- Sodium - 1 mg
- Potassium - 118 mg
Useful properties of melon for the body
The benefits of melon are determined by a large number of vitamins A and E, which work well together helping to assimilate each other. Vitamin A is useful for human vision, reduces dry eyes. Protects the body from viral infections. Stimulates collagen production, prolonging youthful skin. Promote recovery and muscle growth. They help in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, preventing the formation of blood clots. Vitamin A works well in the presence of zinc, which is necessary in the formation of the bone skeleton and is good for healing wounds. Zinc is required by men more than women.
Nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) contained in the sun fruit promotes the biosynthesis of nutrients, regulates the amount of cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood. Normalizes the functioning of the liver, stomach and pancreas.
Ascorbic acid is extremely necessary for the human body: it increases immunity, has an anti-inflammatory effect, accelerates wound healing, regulates hematopoiesis, improves calcium absorption. In this regard, the benefits of gourds for the body are undeniable during the incidence of acute respiratory diseases.
B vitamins present in the melon will beneficially affect many processes in the body. So B5 (pantothenic acid) stimulates the production of adrenal hormones, which gives it the ability to withstand a number of diseases: colitis, arthritis, heart disease, allergic reactions. In addition, vitamin B5 helps the absorption of other vitamins.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), along with other vitamins and trace elements, iron and magnesium, affect the metabolism, lower cholesterol, increase hemoglobin in the blood. B6 interacts with folic acid (vitamin B9), which is involved in hematopoiesis and helps the normal formation of white blood cells.
The high content of potassium in melons and gourds is essential for our body to function properly in blood vessels, muscles, heart, liver, kidneys, brain cells and other organs. Potassium salts regulate the removal of excess fluid from the body, relieving swelling. Bones, teeth, nails will be in a lock, because melon is a source of calcium. In addition, calcium strengthens blood vessels, prevents the penetration of various infections into the blood.
The plant is rich in copper, contains manganese, which are necessary for the absorption of iron and maintain a normal blood composition. Manganese stabilizes the production of insulin, fights against free radicals that destroy cells. Maintains muscle tissue in working condition. During the growth period of the body, along with vitamins, these elements play a particularly important role in the growth of bones, cartilage and connective tissues.
Melon for the face. Here are some tips of oriental beauties for facial rejuvenation:
- mix the pulp with honey and cream, mix well (anti-aging facial mask)
- soften the melon flesh and add a few drops of lemon (cleansing mask)
- softened melon mass mixed with coffee grounds and any oil (for example olive) can be used as a body scrub
- olive oil, sea salt, honey and pulp (exfoliating and nourishing body scrub)
Melon oil is made from the seeds of this fruit and is a therapeutic and prophylactic. During cold pressing, the oil will retain all its beneficial properties, enriched with vitamins and biologically active substances. It is well absorbed and resists many diseases. As part of melon oil, polyunsaturated fatty acids, they reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, reduce the level of bad cholesterol.
Recommended for fatty deposits in the liver, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney stones, eye diseases. Melon oil is especially beneficial for older people. With disorders of the nervous system and insomnia, it will relieve tension and fatigue. Fragrant, it will give your dishes a good taste and cheer up.
Calorie melon oil 899 kcal. Vitamins A and E. Minerals - Zinc.
The composition of melon oil contains the following acids (percentage of 100 g):
- Palmitic - 8-13 g
- Stearin - 7-10%
- Oleic - 14-21%
- Linoleic - 60%
- Linolenic - 1%
- Gadolein - 1%
- Palmetolein - 7-10%
- Begenova - 1%
- Lignoceric - 1%
- Erukova - up to 2%
What is useful melon for women
The benefits of melon for women are obvious. For a long time, oriental beautiful girls simply idolized the melon for its healing and cosmetic properties. Comparing her yellow skin with the light of the hot sun, the flesh with a cold moonlight. After all, the bright fruit has absorbed the energy of these two light sources on earth and gives people a beautiful appearance and a healthy mind. Today, ladies use fruit pulp recipes to maintain the beauty of hair and facial skin. In the form of tonic, masks, lotions, they drink juice and just eat.
I would also like to say about the benefits of melon:
- the fetus has a calming effect on the nervous system, improves mood
- increases hemoglobin in the blood
- fiber-rich melon helps the intestines work improving its microflora and prevents constipation
- removes excess fluid, eliminating edema
- preserves the beauty of skin and hair.
The unique composition of vitamins and minerals is balanced and will favorably affect the quality of milk during lactation. At the same time, it is believed that when breastfeeding, it is not advisable for the mother to introduce the melon into the diet earlier than a couple of months after the birth of the baby. There is no consensus on the use of melon during breastfeeding, but you should always remember about a reasonable amount of eating tidbits.
What is useful melon for men
It is worth noting the zinc mineral, which is part of the plant and improves sperm quality. Melon is a good natural aphrodisiac. In addition, a fruit with a rich vitamin and mineral complex increases efficiency.
How to eat melon
First you need to learn how to choose the ripe fruits:
- depending on the variety, the color should be saturated with bright yellow
- dry thick tail at the base
- tapping a dull characteristic sound
- the surface of the peel should not be damaged and have dents
- do not purchase a cut product, no matter how you are convinced by the seller of its freshness
- do not forget to ask the seller for product quality guarantee documents
- the main argument of the ripe fruit is its strong pleasant honey aroma
Be sure to wash the melon before cutting. For convenience, cut the fruit into thin slices. Sometimes, closer to the crust, the melon may not be sweet and hard, do not eat where it is not tasty, such places will not bring any benefits.
Buying a delicious juicy fruit, we can’t wait to eat it. Is it possible to eat melon at night or on an empty stomach, we do not think. However, it is advisable to observe the time when consuming melons, no matter what harm your body. It will be useful to eat it in an hour, two after dinner or lunch, or one hour before. A fasting melon is generally not recommended to eat. Melon on an empty stomach can provoke an upset gastrointestinal tract. Do not buy melons lying on the ground, and which are sold along the highway, they are able to accumulate radionuclides and heavy metals that fall on products from the road.
Harm and contraindications
Melon is very popular among people following various diets. The melon diet is due to two indicators: low calorie content and nutritional value. But here you need to be careful for people with diabetes. Melon with type 2 diabetes is a dangerous product, its glycemic index is 65, this is a high level. Eating a piece of 100 grams, sugar in the amount of 6.2 grams briefly enters the blood, the greater the amount eaten, the longer and more sugar will enter the blood. Not frequent and not much use of the product (100-200 grams) may not harm. Remember that everything is very individual and depends on the condition of the patient. With insulin diabetes, melon should be consumed in limited quantities based on the calculation of insulin (dose of injection) for processing the product.
Melon with pancreatitis, especially with its exacerbation is categorically not recommended. Pancreatitis is an inflammatory process that occurs in the pancreas. Melon with a large amount of dietary fiber and carbohydrates will interfere with the normal functioning of the pancreas. May cause bloating, pain, gas, and loose stools. After the inflammatory process, the favorite product can be gradually returned to the diet in small portions. Be sure to be careful when consuming melon for chronic diseases, it is best to consult a doctor.
People prone to allergies should be careful about melon in order to avoid unpleasant skin rashes, dizziness and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.
To get the most benefit, buy and eat fruits only in season. After all, sold at other times, they are likely to be processed and contain nitrates. Poisoning melons with a high nitrate content of more than 90 mg / kg can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, dizziness, diarrhea, arrhythmia, up to convulsions and fainting. Therefore, if you suspect poisoning with nitrates, immediately seek medical help.
Follow the simple rules when choosing a melon, and beautiful fruits will delight you with their taste and cheer you up.