Benefits of Cantaloupe

Benefits of Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

• Cantaloupe provides essential nutrients to our bodies. This is a source of antioxidants.
• Cantaloupe in urdu is called Gharma.

What are the contents of  Cantaloupe?

1. 825 mg of potassium. It is 24% of the daily value.
   1. It gives more potassium than eating one banana.
   2. Cantaloupe increases potassium, and our body loses more sodium. An increase in sodium can lead to hypertension.
2. Folic acid.
3. Calcium.
4. Copper.
5. Iron.
6. Zinc.
7. Vitamin K.
8. Niacin.
9. Choline.

How much does one cup of cantaloupe contain nutrients?

1. One cup of cantaloupe slices contains:
   1. Zero fat.
   2. 13 grams of carbohydrates.
   3. 55 calories.
2. One thin slice of cantaloupe  contains:
   1. Zero fat.
   2.  2 grams of carbohydrates.
   3.  10 calories

Benefits of Cantaloupe?

What are the Benefits of the cantaloupe?

1. Cantaloupe provides vitamin C, which is one of the antioxidants.
2. Cantaloupe includes beta-carotene, which is another antioxidant.
3. Antioxidants:
   1. The above two antioxidants prevent cancer, heart diseases, and age-related diseases like cataracts.
   2. Vitamin C and beta-carotene neutralize the free radicles.
   3. Free radicles damage DNA, cell membranes, and other parts of the cells.
4. Cantaloupe is an excellent potassium source and will help lower blood pressure.
   1. Potassium helps lower the chances of atherosclerosis by lowering LDL (Bad cholesterol).
   2. By increasing potassium, sodium levels decrease, which will help control blood pressure.
5. Cantaloupe hep to lower the cholesterol.
6. Cantaloupe keeps the blood running smoothly in the arteries.
   1. The above helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

How to eat the cantaloupe?

1. The best way to avail vitamin C is to eat fresh-cut cantaloupe.
2. Because if you leave cantaloupe after cutting, vitamin C will be lost by oxidation.
3. So eat the cantaloupe once you have cut it into pieces. Please don’t leave it for later on.