MUSK MELON it is,
When the summer season comes, the first thing that comes to our mind is the delicious mangoes and the cool watermelons, but after them another fruit that gives health benefits along with the sweet taste of the summer – MUSK MELON, this light peach coloured fruit with a sweet smell and its medicinal properties..
A day for MUSK MELON in TURKEMISTAN !
‘Melon Day’ is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of the month of August. This day was set aside in 1994 to celebrate its greatness. On this day, which is included as one of the public holidays, various music and dance programs and various melon fruit displays are held.
History
The crop is cultivated are China and Turkey, this fruit is said to belong to Iran. Watermelon has been cultivated in India’s Kashmir and Afghanistan since time immemorial. In the third century BC, MUSKMELONS were widely cultivated in Greece.
The Greeks and Romans, who knew the medicinal properties of MUSKMELON , made this fruit a part of their diet. Can anyone dislike doing good? The scientific name of musk melon is Cucumis melo.

ORIGIN OF NAME
Musk in Persian language means fragrance, (French word Melon means shape like apple. So these two words are combined and the name Musk Melon is given).
| NUTRIENT INFORMATION PER 100 GRAMS OF MUSK MELON | |||||
| Energy: 34 KCAL Fat : 0.9 GRAMS Magnesium: 12 mg Sodium: 16 mg Potassium: 267 mg Vitamin-C : 37.7 mg Vitamin-A: 169 mg Vitamin-K : 25 mg | |||||
>>>>Health benefits of musk melon<<<<
- Due to the high water content of musk melon, eating this fruit will not only quench your thirst, but the electrolytes in it will reduce fatigue and give you instant energy.
- Its high water content keeps the digestive tract moist and flushes out toxins.
- rich in nutrients like VIT- A, VIT- C.
- Vitamin A prevents eye problems. Cataracts are less likely to occur in people who eat a lot of this fruit.
- Carotenoids which are abundant in it, act as powerful antioxidants and reduce various cancers and neurological diseases.
- As it is low in calories and high in fibre… it helps in weight loss a lot.
- Proteins and collagen substances in this fruit help in cell regeneration. With that, the skin will not dry quickly and will be shiny. The vitamins in it are very useful for healthy hair.

SMOOTHIE :-
Ingredients: –
Half Fruit Muskmelon,
One glass of Milk,
Badam -10
Dates -6
Oats -1/4 cup
Procedure :- blend all the ingredients mentioned below
- ENERGY : 440 calories
- CHO : 66 grams
- PROTEIN :- 14.5 grams
- Fats:- 15.5 grams

MUSK MELON FRUIT JUICE :-
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe muskmelon
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Procedure:–
- Wash and deseed the muskmelon.
- Blend the pulp until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with mint.
- Serve immediately for a refreshing Musk Melon Fruit Juice
- Energy: 50g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 6g
- Fats:1g

MUSK MELON ICE CREAM
Ingredients: – Musk Melon- 1, Sugar – 3-4 Spoon, Custard Powder -1 Tsp, Some Whipped Cream – 1 Cup, Dry Fruits, Colourful Cherries.
Procedure :-
- Scoop out muskmelon pulp and blend it in a mixer grinder.
- Cook muskmelon pulp and sugar in a pan until reduced by half.
- Add custard mixture and cook on low heat, then let it cool.
- Beat whipped cream in a bowl, gradually adding muskmelon pulp.
- Pour the mixture into ice cream trays and moulds, then freeze overnight.
- Serve the Muskmelon Ice Cream after removing it from the freezer.
- Energy: 132 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fats: 12g
WHO CAN CONSUME THIS FRUIT ?
- PREGNANT WOMEN – Folic acid in melon is good for them .
- FOR BLOOD SUGAR CONTROLL – as it contains potassium which regulates blood pressure.
- LADIES WHO ARE SUFFERING WITH MENSTURAL PAIN
- Some of its ingredients dissolve kidney stones. Also controls diabetes.
- Aids to have a good sleep reducing the stress.
- This fruit is a good food for those who suffer from indigestion, lack of nutrients and frequent lethargy.
- This summer is the time when the musk melon fruit fruit is abundantly available , which is not only cool in the sun, but useful in many other ways.
let’s keep our stomachs cool by eating MUSKMELON this summer!
