Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ver cantalupensis) is a fruit that is easy to find in many areas, because it can grow in various soil conditions. Its delicious and refreshing taste makes this fruit favored by many people.

Cantaloupe contains quite low calories, but is rich in nutrients and water. This makes cantaloupe a good fruit for those of you who are on a diet.

In a serving or the equivalent of 150 grams of cantaloupe, it contains about 60 calories and the following various nutrients:

Cantaloupe also contains many other nutrients, such as vitamin B complex, folate, vitamin E, vitamin K, zinc, choline, selenium, iron, and antioxidants, such as flavonoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, and carotenoids.

Thanks to its abundant nutritional content, there are many health benefits of cantaloupe, including:

Cantaloupe is a good source of vitamin A for maintaining eye health. In addition, cantaloupe also contains antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which can prevent eye damage due to the effects of free radicals.

Several studies so far also mention that adequate intake of vitamin A and antioxidants can prevent eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

Want to meet your body's fluid intake, but tired of drinking water? Cantaloupe can be the solution. This is because fruits, including cantaloupe, have a high water content so they are good for consumption to meet the body's fluid needs and prevent dehydration.

One of the benefits of cantaloupe that is no less important is to nourish the skin. The content of vitamin C in cantaloupe can support the production of collagen which plays an important role in the formation of skin tissue. This substance also plays a role in keeping the skin supple and strong.

In addition, cantaloupe also contains many antioxidants which are important for preventing premature aging and protecting the skin from free radical damage.

The various nutrients in cantaloupe are also beneficial for pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy when the fetal organs begin to develop.

The content of various nutrients, such as folate, protein, and carbohydrates, in cantaloupe is efficacious to prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects in babies, babies born prematurely, to low birth weight babies.

The fiber and water content in cantaloupe is also good for digestion. Therefore, this fruit is good for consumption to prevent and overcome digestive problems, such as constipation.

In addition, consumption of high-fiber foods can also prevent constipation and help those of you who are on a diet to feel full longer without consuming excess calories.

Cantaloupe is rich in antioxidants and potassium minerals that can lower blood pressure and keep it stable. Potassium is also useful for maintaining fluid balance in the body and allows the body's muscles to contract properly.

In addition to the various benefits above, cantaloupe is also good for consumption to increase endurance. This is thanks to the high content of vitamin C in cantaloupe.

In order to optimize the efficacy of cantaloupe, you also need to fulfill your nutritional intake by eating balanced nutritious foods that come from various types of vegetables and other fruits.

Not only that, doing regular physical activity, getting enough rest, and managing stress are also important for maintaining health.

In Indonesia, cantaloupe is often consumed as an iftar menu during the month of Ramadan. However, so that you can get the benefits optimally, choose cantaloupe fruit that has good conditions.

The following are some of the criteria for a good cantaloupe fruit for you to consume:

If you still have questions about the benefits of cantaloupe for health or want to make sure whether this fruit is safe for consumption for those of you who have certain medical conditions, try to consult a doctor.