Melon is a sweet and fragrant berry that appears on store shelves in the second half of the summer. This melon culture began to be cultivated even before our era in Northern India, and over time the berry spread all over the world. The flesh is tender, juicy and also very useful for the human body. The most widespread variety was the melon "Kolkhoznitsa", the benefits and harms of which are yet to be learned.
Why is the Kolkhoznitsa melon useful?
First you need to find out what it looks like. The berry of this variety is small in size and has a high early maturity. In addition, it also tolerates a temporary decrease in temperature. The crust of this melon is orange, but the mesh may or may not be. With a mesh it is necessary to choose those who love the berries. Those who are interested in how useful the melon "Kolhoznitsa" for the body, it is worth noting that this is one of the most low-calorie and dietary varieties. It is actively used as part of various diets. It is not so sweet compared to other varieties, and the useful component is practically nothing different from them.
In addition to carbohydrates, fats and proteins, the melon contains vitamins - A, E, C, PP, group B, minerals - iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, cobalt, sulfur, chlorine, as well as water, ash, starch , dietary fiber, mono- and disaccharides, fatty acids - both saturated and unsaturated, fiber, etc. The benefit of the "Kolhoznitsa" melon is primarily that it quenches thirst well while washing the kidneys and other urinary organs. This is a good prevention and treatment of stone formation, as well as cancer of the bladder.
To those who ask if the Kolkhoznitsa melon is caloric, it should be answered that its energy value is extremely low - only 35 kcal per 100 grams, but carbohydrates and sugar in its composition are well charged with energy, give the body strength and desire to act, provide a charge of vivacity and positive energy. Fiber , from which the flesh itself consists, as if it were necessary to lose weight. It speeds up digestion and metabolism, cleanses the intestines from decomposition products and acts as a preventative for constipation. Use a melon is recommended between meals - so it will have the maximum effect.
Benefits of melons for women and men
I must say that the Kolkhoznitsa can bring a special benefit to the melon during pregnancy. On the organism of the future mother, she has the following effect:
- provides the body with the necessary folic acid. The latter prevents the development of neural tube anomalies, takes part in the formation of red blood cells, the synthesis of RNA, the formation of leukocytes, etc .;
- acts as a prophylaxis for seasonal colds and influenza due to being part of vitamin C. It is clear that conventional drugs for prevention of pregnancy can not take, so they can only protect themselves with a mask and eat more fruits and vegetables;
- preserves the health and beauty of the hair, skin and nails, which is due to the presence of beta-carotene.
For men, melon seeds are very useful. Since ancient times they were used as the strongest aphrodisiac . Using only 2 g of seeds a day, you can count on a good potency until old age.
The damage of melon
The harm of melon lies in its irrepressible use, which can provoke diarrhea and increase in blood glucose, which is dangerous for diabetics. Even more dangerous if a person will eat it on an empty stomach or combine with sour-milk products or alcohol. Caution should be used for people with gastritis, ulcer, colitis and large stones in the gallbladder or urinary system.