The melon is known for being a fruit that is widely consumed in summer or in times when it is very hot, due to its high water content. This food is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Next, each of its components (100 grams):
- Water: 90.15 grams.
- Energy: 34 calories.
- Protein 0.84 grams.
- Fats: 0.19 grams.
- Cholesterol: 0 grams.
- Carbohydrates: 8.16 grams.
- Total sugars: 7.86 grams.
- Fiber: 0.9 grams.
- Calcium: 9 milligrams.
- Magnesium: 12 milligrams.
- Potassium: 267 milligrams.
- Sodium 16 milligrams.
- Phosphorus 15 milligrams.
- Vitamin: 36.7 milligrams.
- Vitamina A: 3382 IU.
- Vitamin B-6: 0.072 milligrams.
- Vitamin K: 2,5 g.
- Niacin: 0.734 milligrams.
In addition to being a fruit rich in vitamin A, the melon has antioxidants that contribute positively to skin care, nails, hair, bones and vision. In accordance with Business Insider Melon is a healthy option to lower bad cholesterol, high blood pressure and relieve gout symptoms.
“This fruit also strengthens the nervous system thanks to its high content of minerals, B vitamins and vitamin C. And experts suggest its incorporation into a healthy diet since it has a low calorie content and also generates a satiating effect that helps avoid products that are harmful to health and diet,” adds the website.
Benefits of fruits
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the minimum consumption of 400 grams of fruit per day or five portions of 80 grams. Among its benefits are:
- Growth and development of children.
- A longer life.
- Better mental health.
- Prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
- Lower risk of cancer.
- Lower risk of obesity.
- Lower risk of diabetes.
- Better gut health.
- Improves immunity.
cholesterol in the bloodstream
The body needs cholesterol; however, having elevated levels of this waxy substance increases the risk of developing heart conditions. The experts from Mayo Clinic, non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research explains it. “With high cholesterol, it is possible for fatty deposits to form in the blood vessels. Over time, these deposits grow and make it more difficult for enough blood to flow through the arteries. Sometimes those deposits can suddenly rupture and form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke.”
Types of cholesterol in the blood
- Total cholesterol: Total amount of cholesterol in the blood. Includes both types: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- Colesterol malo (LDL): The one that builds up in your arteries and clogs them
- Good cholesterol (HDL): Helps remove cholesterol from your arteries
- No-HDL: This number is your total cholesterol minus your good cholesterol (HDL). Your non-HDL cholesterol includes bad cholesterol (LDL) and other types of cholesterol, such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
- Triglycerides: Another type of fat in your blood that can increase your risk of heart disease, especially in women.
Healthy blood cholesterol ranges
For those 19 years of age or younger
- Total cholesterol: less than 170 mg/dl
- Non-HDL: less than 120 mg/dl
- LDL: less than 100 mg/dl
- HDL: more than 45 mg/dl
Men 20 years or older
Women 20 years or older
- Colesterol total: 125 a 200 mg/dl
- Non-HDL: less than 130 mg/dl
- LDL: menos del 100 mg/dl
- HDL: 50 mg/dl o mayor