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Along with skin and hair care, diet is equally important during summer. Muskmelon is known as an ideal summer fruit because of its high water, minerals and vitamin content, which helps in balancing the fluid and electrolytes loss during the summer season. It not only works as a natural coolant but also gives various health benefits.
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Ankita Ghag, Clinical nutritionist, Vacchan Aarogya and InBody, tells you the many benefits of muskmelon:
Regulates bowel movements and prevents constipation
Relieves acidity
Prevents dehydration
Rich in antioxidants
Beneficial for the skin as it induces collagen formation
Low calorie food provides satiety
Regulates blood pressure
Prevents lifestyle disorders
Natural aphrodisiac
Reduces stress
Muskmelon can be consumed in various ways smoothies, salads, juices and so on. Below Ghag highlights some lip-smacking muskmelon smoothie recipes.
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Instant Refresher:
Muskmelon: 1/2 peeled and deseeded
Coconut water: 1 cup
Coconut milk: 1/2 cup
Lemon: 1/2
Method:
Antioxidant Punch:
Muskmelon: 1/2 peeled and deseeded
Pineapple Juice: 1/2 cup
Orange Juice: 1 cup
Method:
Detox:
Muskmelon: 1/2 peeled and deseeded
Cucumber: 1 peeled, diced and deseeded
Mint: fistful
Honey: 1 tsp
Method:
The Gainer
Muskmelon: 1/2 peeled and deseeded
Banana: 1 peeled and diced
Coconut Milk: 1/2 cup
Method:
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Speaking about muskmelon salad, Ghag says, Muskmelon as base filled with grapes, kiwi, pineapple and berries is a colourful treat. To make the salad high-protein, combine it with sprouts and watermelon and a dash of orange or lemon juice to relish your taste buds." Enjoy!
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