Did you know that the melon - a cucumber? 5 of invaluable facts about the most useful summer vegetable

Melons belong to the same family as cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds. They contain many useful nutrients, and they are full of antioxidants. Melon also contains essential trace elements such as copper, B vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, folic acid, magnesium and fiber.

Picsfab.comNa 200 g melon accounts 1, 5 g of protein and a small amount of many vitamins and minerals, including:

Vitamin K < niacin
choline
calcium
magnesium
phosphorus
manganese
selenium Website lists 5 reasons why melon - is the best vegetable that can be bought in the summer or autumn

1.. Strengthens the immune system Melon is rich in carotenes and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system and prevent infections.

In melon contains a lot of vitamin C, which captures disease-causing free radicals and strengthens the immune system. It also stimulates the production of white blood cells that destroy viruses and bacteria.

2. Prevents Cancer According to the content of vitamin A melon is one of the first places among the fruit (about 3500 IU / 250 grams for a medium-sized melon). Vitamin A has powerful anti-cancer effect.

A recent study published in the journal "Studies of nucleic acids" found an association between prostate cancer and retinoic acid (a metabolite of vitamin A - retinol):

"Treatment is completely t-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is already used in other forms of cancer, acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), and extremely successful: the survival rate has increased from 0% to 80%»

3.. Wonderful source of polyphenols Melon contains two unique kinds of phytochemicals: carotenoids and kukurbitatsiny

. These are powerful antioxidants that are used in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.

4. Many medicinal micronutrient Melon just packed full of useful substances. As the guide "The most nutritious foods in the world»:

"Melon contains more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene than. However, since it contains both carotenoids, it also includes their derivatives, including lutein in the case of alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin in the case of beta-carotene.

In addition to carotenoids, in melon contains flavonoid luteolin, an antioxidant organic acids, incl ferulic and caffeic acid, as well as anti-inflammatory kukurbitatsiny, incl kukurbitatsin kukurbitatsin B and E. The nutrient richness of melon -.... Perhaps its most misunderstood medicinal properties ! »

Moreover, in the "International Journal of Pharmacy Research," said:

"It is proved that Cucumis melo [melon] has useful medicinal properties, in particular by providing an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antisvobodnoradikalnoe, antiplatelet, anti-ulcer, anti-cancer, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, diuretic, antidiabetic, antihelminthic and contraceptive effect.

Thus, it is clear that the fruit of the melon has a wide range of useful medicinal properties ... »

5. Alkalizing the body Melon has a pH of 8, 5, that is, contains a lot of bases. A caustic acids and helps to eliminate toxins.

Many studies show a link between an acidic pH and cancer. Cancer grows in an acidic environment and can not survive in an alkaline. Cancer cells make the body more acidic because produce lactic acid. Therefore, cancer patients low pH and high acid content in the body.

Alkalization of the body is very important in the fight against cancer.

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