Melon, also known as melon, cantaloupe, cantaloupe and so on. , is a popular fruit. It has succulent fruits of Cucurbitaceae, many cavities and seeds, much like berries, but the receptacle and exocarp of these fruits heal and often form a thick skin, which is called "melon" in classification. Hami melon is a typical example. Melon originated in the tropical desert of Africa and was introduced to China with watermelon in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was widely cultivated in Ming Dynasty, and now it is widely cultivated in all parts of China.
Efficacy and function of cantaloupe 1. Effect of relieving summer heat and promoting fluid production
Wax gourd has the effect of relieving summer heat and promoting fluid production. Melon contains a lot of carbohydrates and citric acid. And it's full of water. Eating in summer can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, promote fluid production and quench thirst.
Second, the effect of diuresis.
Wax gourd has the effects of clearing heat, moistening lung and diuresis, which is very suitable for summer consumption. It is one of the fruits suitable for all ages.
Third, the role of nutrition and health care
Wax gourd has a certain health care function. Invertase in cantaloupe can convert insoluble protein into soluble protein, which can help patients with nephropathy absorb nutrients. So cantaloupe is also a very good health fruit.
Fourth, the role of weight loss
Wax gourd has the function of losing weight. The calorie status of cantaloupe is suitable for young white-collar workers with little exercise and strong demand for fat reduction, and it is an essential fruit for friends to lose weight.
Five, the role of mosquito repellent
Wax gourd can repel mosquitoes. Modern research has found that melon seeds can kill roundworms and filariasis, and eating more melons in summer can reduce the invasion of mosquitoes.
Sixth, the role of beauty
One of the functions and functions of cantaloupe is beauty. Wax gourd is very rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C supplementation can whiten and beautify the face, so female friends can eat more wax gourd to make their skin better.
Seven, the role of protecting the liver
Cucurbitacin B in the pedicel of melon can protect liver and alleviate chronic liver injury.
The nutritional value of cantaloupe is summer melon, which can be compared with watermelon. According to the determination, the content of water and protein in Hami melon is not less than that in watermelon, but the content of aromatic substances, minerals, sugar and vitamin C is obviously higher than that in watermelon. Eating more melons is beneficial to the activities of the heart, liver and intestine system, and promotes endocrine and hematopoietic functions. Chinese medicine has confirmed that wax gourd has remarkable effects of relieving summer heat, quenching thirst and diuresis. In addition, various cantaloupes are rich in malic acid, glucose, amino acids, beet eggplant, vitamin C and other nutrients. It has a good effect on infectious high fever and thirst.
Tips: Generally, cantaloupe is edible, but people with bleeding, weak constitution, spleen and stomach deficiency and abdominal distension in loose stool need to avoid eating cantaloupe. The stem of Hami melon is poisonous. If you eat too much, you will be poisoned. Be careful not to eat it. In addition, cantaloupe should not be eaten with snails, crabs and oil cakes.