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| Melon (Cucumis melo) |
Melon is a hardy plant originally from Asia, and belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, or pumpkin. The fruit is round or elongated oval-shaped mass of 1-2 kg. Hard crust can be smooth, wrinkled or reticulated with flaps. The inner, usually edible part of an orange or zelenkastobijeli and the cavity filled with seeds. In China it was known for 1000 years before Christ. The Bible mentions that the Israelites when they left Egypt with Moses forty years wandering in the desert, complaining to his favorite food, especially cantaloupe. Images from the cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii (AD 79) suggest that the Romans knew the melon.
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| Melon (Cucumis melo) |
According to the guidelines of proper nutrition pyramid, melon is in a group with other kinds of fruit. For this group of foods is recommended 2-4 servings a day. Low energy value of melons and a high proportion of water make that food is very popular in the summer. Melon fruit for consumption must be fully ripe, very juicy, sweet flavor, aroma and refreshing effect. Energy value of melon is only 34 kcal per 100 g of fresh foods. In 100 grams of fresh melon has an average of 91 g of water, 0.1 g fat, 0.8 g protein, 7.9 g carbohydrates, 8 g sugar and 0.9 g fiber.
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| Melon (Cucumis melo) |
Melon is extremely rich in vitamin C (31% of the RDA in 100g), and some species (eg cantaloupe) are rich in vitamin A, which is present in the form of beta-carotene (10% of RDA in 100g). It also contains other vitamins and minerals, although in smaller amounts: thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, phosphorus. Very important positive effects on the health of the organism melons and that the content of vitamin C and A, which also act as antioxidants protect the body against cardiovascular disease and aging, water and potassium stimulate kidney function, assisting in the removal of harmful substances from the body, and potassium has a beneficial effect in people with high blood pressure because it reduces the beneficial effect of fiber helps digestion and helps in reducing weight and swelling in the abdomen due to its high content of beta-carotene, cantaloupe is among anticancer food cake of squeezed melon juice or grated melon is used for pain relief .
Melon is now available all year round. The most common are variations cantalooupe, melon greenish bark with a rough surface, such as the network, and charatais, melon yellow bark textured surface with vertical stripes. When shopping, make sure the stem of the melon which they can create droplets of moisture, which is a sign that the melon was picked too early. When ripe melon stalk easily waste, which remains in recess while the other side has to be fragrant melons and supple to the touch. Avoid melons with soft parts, dark defects or flaws.
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| Melon (Cucumis melo) |
Melon keep 2-3 days at room temperature to fully mature, and then you can keep in the fridge for five days. Sliced melon Keep it up three days in a closed container because its smell can move on to another food that you keep in the fridge. If you are looking for healthy and delicious food that causes pleasure, nutritionists recommend a generous melons. Melons are highly nutritious and low in calories, so if you're on a diet, cantaloupe is a great solution. You can eat as much as you want without thinking about the number of calories. The secret melon in a large quantity of water. It will not only quench your thirst, but you can protect against sunburn. Melon juice will help to protect you from the harmful radiation of the sun. Melons are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from harmful radicals that damage skin cells. In addition to the fruit, which is also good for removing excess water from the body, they can be eaten and dried melon seeds, which are particularly recommended to people who suffer limb kidney disease.
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| Melon (Cucumis melo) |
