What is the function of cantaloupe rind? Can cantaloupe rind be eaten?

Many people like to eat Hami melons. The sweet taste and beautiful and diverse colors are very tempting, but those who are not familiar with Hami melons usually only eat the flesh. Most people will not reuse the rough and textured rind of Hami melons. But what is unexpected is that, like other melons, it also has rich nutritional value and is a good product for relieving summer heat. It also has the function of promoting the body's hematopoietic function and is extremely beneficial to health.

Contents of this article

1. What is the function of Hami melon skin?

2. Can you eat cantaloupe rind?

3. Can I eat cantaloupe if I have constipation?

What is the function of cantaloupe skin?

Most people will not reuse the rough textured rind of Hami melon. But what is unexpected is that, like other melons, it also has rich nutritional value. It not only contains rich vitamins and cellulose, but also can cool down, eliminate heat, promote body fluid and quench thirst, making it a good choice for summer heat relief. It also has the function of promoting the body's hematopoietic function, which is extremely beneficial to health.

Hami melon rind is best eaten fried. It can be fried alone or with various shredded meats. Adding some red pepper will make it even more delicious.

Hami melon rind can also be used as a facial mask.

Cut the Hami melon rind into small strips, add honey, and brew it with cold water. It can help lose weight and reduce blood lipids.

Can you eat cantaloupe rind?

The hard skin on the outside of the Hami melon cannot be used. The "white part" of the Hami melon rind is also used for cooking, which is the part between the hard skin and the melon flesh. This part can be served cold.

Hami melon and lily soup Ingredients: 400g Hami melon, 100g lily

Seasoning: 1g salt, 1g tangerine peel

1. Wash and peel the cantaloupe, remove the seeds and cut into pieces.

2. Soak the tangerine peel until soft, wash the lilies and set aside.

3. Put an appropriate amount of water in the pot, add cantaloupe, tangerine peel and lily, and cook over high heat for half an hour. 4. Turn to low heat and cook for 2 hours, add salt to taste, and serve while hot.

1. Melon should not be stored for a long time. If you can’t finish it, you can use it to make soup.

2. Do not leave the melon soup overnight. It is best to drink it on the same day.

Can I eat cantaloupe if I have constipation?

You can eat Hami melon for constipation! Hami melon is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It contains protein, dietary fiber, carotene, pectin, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, etc. Eating Hami melon has a significant effect on the body's hematopoietic function. Chinese medicine believes that melons are cold in nature and have the effects of curing hunger, facilitating bowel movements, invigorating qi, clearing lung heat and relieving cough. They are suitable for patients with constipation.