Health Benefits of Rockmelons
Rockmelon is an exceptional source of Vitamin C, adenosine, beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), dietary fibre, folate, folic acid, potassium, protein and water. It also has fair amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, B3 and B6, copper, magnesium and zinc
WELLNESS
This juicy fruit, which actually belongs to the cucumber family, has a wealth of important health benefits including but not limited to the prevention and treatment of
Arthritis Beta-carotene reduces one’s chance of developing arthritic conditions. Vitamin A and C have anti-inflammatory abilities, which can relieve the painful inflammation often associated with osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Asthma Vitamin C is an effective anti-histamine
Bone and teeth health Vitamin A and Vitamin C both help maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth
Brain health Potassium helps send oxygen to the brain
Cancer prevention Vitamin C in its role as a superpower antioxidant neutralizes the potency of potentially cancer-causing free radicals and especially decreases your risk of colorectal and esophageal cancer. High dietary fibre intake can lessen your chance of developing breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer
Depression Proper consumption of Beta-carotene, aka “Pro-Vitamin A,” can reduce the symptoms of depression
Digestive health Substantial fibre intake can prevent or relieve constipation
Eye health Vitamin A strengthens your retina and greatly reduces your risk of developing cataracts. Vitamin A deficiency can also cause a loss of vision so it is vitally important to make it a consistent part of your diet
Heart health Vitamin C has been shown to lower blood pressure and stave off atherosclerosis. Potassium slows down the heart rate, rids the body of excess sodium, and also lowers blood pressure. Adenosine (a compound) has been shown to thin the blood and prevent dangerous blood clots. Folate consumption can prevent the onset of a heart attack, as well. Cantaloupes are cholesterol-free, making them a heart-friendly food.
Immune system health Vitamin C is an exceptional immune system booster. It stimulates the white blood cells, those brave little warriors who defend the body against a variety of infectious diseases, viruses, bacteria and other foreign entities
Pregnancy Folic acid is highly recommended by physicians for expectant mothers as it prevents neural tube birth defects in babies
Respiratory health Cantaloupes are particularly beneficial for smokers, or sufferers of second-hand smoke as the smoke can create a Vitamin A deficiency in your body
BEAUTY
Anti-oxidant abilities Vitamins A, B6 and C fight against oxidative stress, which often results in premature aging. These anti-oxidants keep the hair bouncy and flouncy, and the nails stronger and less prone to splitting and breakage
Skin health Vitamin C maintains healthy skin collagen. Folic acid regenerates skin cells. Rockmelons are 90% water, which is fantastic for proper skin hydration
WEIGHT LOSS
Nutritional content Rockmelons are low in calories with 186 per one medium melon. They are also low in fat with only 1 gram in that same serving size. Fibre will fill up your belly and make you feel satisfied and less likely to reach for empty calorie snacks
COOKING / CONSUMPTION
The Rockmelon is perfectly delightful cubed and eaten as a transportable midday snack in its own right, or tossed into a colorful mixed fruit salad
Try a Rocky smoothie with yoghurt and honey
Add to a salad with cucumber, tofu,chai seed, avocado, rocket & coriander with a mirin and coconut oil dressing
A popular appetizer is a ripe rockmelon wedge wrapped in lean, thinly sliced Italian prosciutto di Parma. The sweet and salty combo is addictively delicious
Rockmelon is also the perfect addition to a savory or dessert gazpacho, aka cold soup, especially in the blazing summer months
A sorbet or granola with rosewater is a gentle soft combo
Or Avocado and Rockmelon yoghurt icecream for a tasty treat
Fun Fact: The Rockmelon has 30 times more beta carotene than oranges
