Hello friends..
That is the cooking melon drink. If you want to know more about this, it is known by the scientific name of Cucumis melo. Also, these are known as 'kekiri' in Sri Lanka. It is mainly in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. It is also found in Japan, India and Korea.
Cooking melon is round or oval in shape and its yellow-green skin is striped. Its insides are white and look like cucumbers. Unlike other varieties of the Cucurbitaceae family, they can only be consumed cooked or juiced.
Now let's see how to prepare this delicious and healthy drink.
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking watermelon 100g
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Water cup 2
METHOD
- First, take the cooking melon, wash it, remove the peel and cut it into small pieces.
Then put it in the blender jar and add salt to it. You can add sugar and lime to this if you like. But I only added salt today.
Add it according to your taste.Then add some water to it and make it a good blender. Now your delicious cooking melon drink is ready.
HEALTH BENEFIT
1. Antioxidant.
Cooking Watermelon is an excellent source of antioxidants that help eliminate harmful compounds known as free radicals from the body.
These free radicals increase oxidative stress and damage tissues over time, and high consumption of cooking melon has been linked to a lower risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
2. To promote hydration
About 20% of our daily hydration needs are met by the food we eat. Among them, cooking watermelons are among the most hydrating foods. Their high water content makes them perfect drinks for hot summer days.
3. For immunization
Cooking melons are good sources of the antioxidant vitamin C, which in particular stimulates the production of white blood cells. Also, they support the immune system because they are more active against germs.
4. For skin health
The high vitamin C and water content in cooking melons help in healthy, glowing skin.
Also, vitamin C supports the production of collagen, the body's most abundant protein, thus supporting elasticity and helping to heal wounds.
NUTRITION FACTS
Cooking Watermelon is low in calories but provides important nutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
One cup of cubed cooking melon.
- Calories: 54
- Fat: 0.3 (g)
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Vitamin C: 58.7 mg or about 65% of the DV
- Potassium: 427 mg, or about 9% of the DV
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