Role of melons in managing blood pressure : Have a look

Summer melons are delicious to tuck into raw, they can be tossed in salads, and they taste oh-so-amazing in shakes and smoothies. Indian summers are quite incomplete without melons raiding a good amount of space in our refrigerators. Apart from being a flavourful addition to our diets, they are also packed with healthy antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Experts say that melons can do wonders for high blood pressure management. High blood pressure is a condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. Normal blood pressure range is 120/80 mmHg; if your BP is consistently higher than this, then you may be at risk of hypertension. Elevated blood pressure levels may also up risk of heart attacks.

High blood pressure patients must keep their salt intake in check. Excess sodium puts extra pressure on blood vessels, which restricts the blood flow and ups blood pressure. Including potassium in your diet may help negate the ill-effects of sodium and watermelons, muskmelon and honeydew melon.

Melons and their role in controlling blood pressure

Watermelon- It consist of 94 percent water, lycopene, potassium, Vitamin C and a lot of other nutrients.

Not just the pulp, even the seeds of this fruit are exceptionally nutritious.

Honeydew melon- It is the fragrant and sweet variety of melons. According to the book ‘Healing Foods’, by DK Publishing House, “It has the highest sugar content of any melon, but also contains vitamin C, folate and potassium.” They are an excellent addition to a smoothie, but it is best to have them raw and ripe.

Muskmelon- Muskmelon is filled with fibre, which helps in digestion. The antioxidants present in the fruit can do wonders for your skin and immunity too. You can blend them in smoothies, toss them up in salads or make milkshakes. However, make sure you do not add any extra sugar to the blend, if you are a diabetic.

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