2023-08-04 19:00:37
A good diet is essential to prevent diseases, and therefore, it is important to choose foods that provide various health benefits due to their high nutritional content.
In fact, Las Provincias revealed that a superfood that regulates cholesterol, combats acidity and helps lose weight is melon due to its vitamins such as C and A and minerals such as potassium.
Furthermore, the Portuguese portal for health, nutrition and well-being, Tua Saúde, pointed out that “melon can be useful for losing weight, because it is a fruit that has a low amount of calories and contains fibers that help increase satiety and reduce appetite, preventing the person from overeating.
To choose a good melon in the supermarket, you have to look at the peel and the weight of the fruit. | Photo: Josef Mohyla
He also added that “melon is a natural diuretic that helps reduce fluid retention, favoring weight loss.”
Similarly, the portal indicated that “it is a fruit rich in fibers that helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, avoiding the accumulation of fat on the walls of the vessels, and with antioxidant properties that help eliminate elements which can be detrimental to cells, maintaining heart health.”
Regarding consumption, Tua Saúde pointed out that “the recommended portion of melon is one cup in cubes or one medium slice, approximately five centimeters, and should preferably be eaten whole.”
In fact, the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, revealed other suggestions on how to consume melon:
Make frozen melon popsicles by pureing them with a little sugar and a splash of lime juice. Pour into molds and freeze. Use melons to infuse water. The infused water makes a delicious summer drink that contains no added sugar. Skew grapes, melon, and cheese cubes for a great summer snack. Keep them cool until ready to eat. Take firmer melons (cantaloupe and molasses slices) and put them on a hot grill for a minute or two on each side, which brings out their sweet flavor. Create a melon smoothie. Since their flavor is mild, they make a great smoothie and pair very well with other fruits.
Nutritional information per 100 g of melon:
Melon is a fruit with diuretic and antioxidant properties | Photo: Getty Images
Likewise, the diet must be accompanied by physical exercise and the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests performing moderate aerobic physical activities for at least 150 to 300 minutes or intense aerobic activities for at least 75 to 150 minutes, or an equivalent combination of activities. moderate and intense throughout the week.
A healthy lifestyle prevents diseases. | Photo: Getty Images
In any case, the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice and therefore, the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person.
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