Saturday 31 August 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEYDEW



Honeydew: ” Whoever named this fruit has some sense, definitely the sweetest of all melons”-Quote by Thas.
Honeydew is a great source of foliate that has become well known for its power to forbid birth defects and is of great importance to women of childbearing age
It is fat-free, cholesterol free, low in sodium, yet delivers 100 percent on the critical energy component found in functional foods. The nutritional value of honeydew melon makes it an excellent choice for both weight control and general health.
It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer
Contain potassium, this mineral helps keep your muscles from cramping.
Contain plenty of water which keeps us hydrated.
It is a great source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent many diseases.
Eating Tips:

Cut honeydew melons with seeds make an excellent healthy snack.
Honeydew melons can be dried and kept like raisins and its seeds can be roasted.
Honeydew melons can also be made into lip-smacking kebabs.

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