Melon is a sweet and aromatic fruit that is usually eaten raw. However, melon can be used to make ice cream, sherbet, marmalade, jam or filling for pastries and desserts.
Melon - fruit or vegetable
The plant is herbaceous, fruits are edible, of medium size, belongs to the gourd family, the fruit develops from a flower and is a repository of seeds. But the taste is very different from vegetable, there is a lot of glucose in the pulp. From a botanical point of view, a melon is more suitable for the title of a vegetable, but from a culinary point of view - a fruit.
Benefits of melon
Especially a lot of vitamin C in this fruit - it helps our body prevent diseases and strengthens the immune system. Also, vitamin C found in melons supports the production of collagen, the main structural protein needed for skin repair.
A lot of melon and vitamin A, which normalizes metabolism, helps maintain the health of your eyes, skin, bones and immune system, as well as vitamin E and group B. Melon is rich in potassium - about 12% of the recommended daily intake, which is important for the heart , muscles and normal blood pressure.
What not to eat with melon
Melon and watermelon cannot be combined with milk and dairy products. There may be indigestion or bloating, a laxative effect. Melon cannot be combined with alcohol. Get the same effect of prolonged indigestion.
Do not eat melon with other meals or for dessert. It is considered a heavy food and is not digested in the stomach, but in the intestines. Therefore, it is better to do this in between meals - an hour before and after a melon, you should not eat other foods.
