Health Benefits of Honey-Dew Melon
Honeydew melon or honeymelon is grown in the northern parts of Nigeria because it thrives in such climate. It is also called yellow melon because of it’s colour.
Like other melons, honeydew melon has a lot of water, which tends to tone down its sweet taste. The fruit is sweet and it’s also loaded with a lot of nutrients, including fibre, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
Honeydew melon also contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), phytoene, quercetin, lutein, caffeic acid, and zeaxanthin.
Benefits
The water content in the fruit keeps the body hydrated.
It contains Folate which is a requirement for pregnant women for the proper growth and development of the fetus
It’s fiber content helps in controlling blood sugar levels
It contains antioxidants that helps in boosting the immune system
It aids the process of digestion, it’s fiber content gives food an easy passage
it helps to strengthen and increase bone density, preventing conditions like osteoporosis because of it’s Folate and vitamin K content
It’s rich in potassium and low in sodium which would help reduce the risk of hypertension and regulate BP
It’s very rich in vitamin C and water which makes it very good for the skin
It’s perfect for weight loss because it’s basically fat-free, contains natural sugars, and low calorie
It supports vision and eyesight and prevents eye problems due to aging
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