If you are one of the many people out there who don’t know what a cantaloupe is, then you won’t have to feel embarrassed as you are not alone. Cantaloupe is a type of melon that is greeny orange on the exterior, with a texture that looks a bit like a net. Being the most popular variety of melon in the United Sates, cantaloupe refers to a variety of Cucumis melo, a species in the family Cucurbitaceae. Cantaloupe originated in India, Iran and Africa. It was first cultivated in Iran some 5000 years ago and in Egypt and Greece some 4000 years ago.
One spectacular nutritional benefit of the cantaloupe is that in just one 3.5 oz. serving it contains almost half of vitamin C that we require for the whole day, and a fifth of the total vitamin A that our body requires. We all know that vitamin C is one kind of antioxidant which works effectively in the water-soluble part of our body. They work well against free radical found in our body. If there is high level of free radicals, then they have the ability to destruct the cells which causes diseases and fosters aging. Vitamin C also helps to intensify, strengthen our immune system. Moreover, the cantaloupe has potassium, a type of mineral that regulates electricity inside the body with other minerals. Potassium is an important element which enables our heart and muscle to be able to contract normality.
There is a downside of eating cantaloupe; ultimately nothing is perfect in this world. The concentration of carbohydrates in the cantaloupe tends to be higher, this occurs because of relatively high of sugar content. We all know that sugar is one of the major sources for calories. When it comes to the case of calories, the consumption of every ounce of cantaloupe means the consumption of just 10 calories which is nothing in comparison with the total number of calories that should be eaten each day. Eating cantaloupe would give enough strength in the activities involving a lot of movement like jogging, heavy lifting, and exercising. Otherwise, excessive consumption of cantaloupe would result the unemployed calories turning into fat stored in our body. Eating 1/8 wedge of cantaloupe from a large fruit weighing about 6 oz. including the rind conveys the consumption of around 35 calories.
Well, some precautions must be taken before eating cantaloupe. Freshly picked cantaloupe should be washed first before cutting it, as it may possess bacteria. The cut is best to be wrapped before refrigerating so that the radiation of ethylene gas can be stopped, which affects other vegetables and fruits nearby.
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