Cantaloupe – Freshness and Health Through Summer Days

Some people do not like the taste of melon, some simply adore it, however we have to agree on one, cantaloupe is a perfect food that provides freshness and health through the summer days.

Cantaloupe contains a large amount of water and minerals, and it’s ideal for the hot summer days, when the body is prone to continuous dehydration.

The cantaloupe and watermelon are considered to have originated in India or America, and are placed in the group of fruits. Cantaloupe is used in the diet in almost all countries in the world.Available in different varieties worldwide, the cantaloupe can be found in the period May-September, which means its season is already started.


Medicinal ingredients

Cantaloupe is a plant that belongs to the group of low calorie foods, as discussed above contains a lot of water and minerals, but also contains many other ingredients that put the cantaloupe in the category of fruits with great healing powers. Cantaloupes are antioxidant rich and may help fight infection and protect against damage from free radicals.

Here are the most important ingredients:

• Beta carotene, fiber, plant fats
• Vitamin A, B, E, C, iron
• Essential Oils
• Calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, manganese, selenium, zinc
• Organic acids
• Pantothenic acid
• Sulfur, phosphorus, etc..

Health Benefits
As already mentioned, cantaloupe is really a healing plant, and here are its health benefits:
• Acne, allergies, anemia
• Headache, diabetes, impotension
• Problems with: blood pressure, metabolism, bowel, prostate
• Hemorrhoids, stress, scurvy, sinusitis
• Problems with the thyroid gland etc..


Often we cut on slices and bake the cantaloupe, but also some smoothies and juices with cantaloupe can be really healthy and effective especially in the summer days.

Here are 3 cantaloupe smoothie recipes:

Cantaloupe Strawberry Smoothie

– 1/2 medium/large cantaloupe, rind removed
– 1 cup organic strawberries
– 2 cups fresh organic baby spinach (or other leafy green)
– 1/4 cup filtered water if needed

Cantaloupe Grape Smoothie

– 1/2 medium/large cantaloupe, rind removed
– 1 cup organic red seedless grapes
– 2 cups fresh organic baby spinach (or other leafy green)
– Do not add water to this recipe.

Cantaloupe Peach 

– 1/2 medium/large cantaloupe, rind removed
– 1 organic peach, pitted*
– 2 cups fresh organic baby spinach (or other leafy green)
– 1/4 cup filtered water if needed

So consume cantaloupe whenever you can, because it really has a lot to offer.

Source:healthyfoodhouse.com