Easy Muskmelon Recipes for your Immunity

Eating the right food and exercising properly are one of the few things you can start doing today. By taking these steps you are ensuring you build your immunity. A strong immune system can protect you from disease and infection. People who have strong immunity fall sick less, recover faster, and don’t need heavy medication in most cases. There are different ways one can build immunity. Some of the things you do is drink warm water every day, exercise or do yoga, eat vegetables and fruits like muskmelon often. Today we shall be giving you some easy muskmelon recipes that can build your immunity.

Muskmelon has high water content. It means that the fruit can keep you hydrated in summers or warm climates. This succulent fruit is ideal to have early in the morning or with your lunch. It can also help you stay healthy. Muskmelon is also known as cantaloupe.

Muskmelon (Kharbuja in Hindi) is rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps in boosting your immunity and stimulating white blood cells in the body. The fruit is high in carotenoid which fights cancer and lung diseases. Muskmelon is also recommended for patients suffering from lifestyle diseases. The potassium in it can control your blood pressure and deal with hypertension. Adenosine in muskmelon gives it blood-thinning properties which can avoid blood clots from forming in the heart. Kidney patients are advised to have muskmelon early in the morning with lemon as a diuretic. It can fight insomnia, cure toothache, and reduce nausea. Having muskmelon is known to help reduce menstrual cramps. Consuming muskmelon seeds regularly is a great way to lose weight. Muskmelon is also an effective anti-aging agent and can give you clear skin. Now that you know all the amazing benefits, let’s see what recipes can you make with muskmelon or cantaloupe.

Muskmelon Smoothie– This smoothie is perfect to give you an energy boost before your workout or to have as your breakfast. And it contains only 130 calories! Mix one and a half cups of peeled, chopped, and seeded muskmelon, half a ripe banana, one cup orange juice, 3/4 cup carrot juice, half cup almond or rice milk, half cup ice cubes, two tablespoons chopped walnuts, and one pinch of cinnamon powder. Add all the ingredients to a blender and mix till smooth. You can replace almond milk with regular milk if you prefer.

Melon and Papaya Salad- This cold salad is an excellent meal for a hot summer day or a change from your usual salads. You need the following ingredients-

• 1 green chili halved lengthwise and de-seeded
• 100 ml fresh lime juice
• 250 ml water
• 2 ripe Papayas
• 1 large Muskmelon
• 2 blanched, sliced tomatoes,
• 1 onion, blanched and cut into rings
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp mustard paste
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine the chili, fresh lime juice, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cool, and strain. Skin, de-seed, and cut the muskmelon and papayas in cubes. Combine the fruit with the syrup, season, and keep to chill again. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard paste, and seasonings together. Arrange the tomatoes and onion in a bowl or plate. Toss the olive oil dressing on it and add the cooled melon and papaya in the bowl. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Muskmelon Juice- A great way to add muskmelon to your diet is by having it in a juice. It can fight hair loss and even give you glowing skin. Cut a de-seeded muskmelon in small cubes. Add ice cubes or cold water to a blender, you can add honey or oats to it if you want a thick smoothie-like texture. Or mix it with mango and berries for a dessert-like taste.

Muskmelon Milkshake- Combine 1/2 a muskmelon, 3-4 spoons of thick cream, 1 tsp of vanilla essence, chocolate chips, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of crushed ice, 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream or protein powder. Add all these ingredients to a blender and mix till smooth. Transfer into a cold glass and serve chilled.

Honeydew Drink- If you want a healthy alternative for colas or sodas in hot summers, then Honeydew Drink is perfect. This soothing drink is flavorful and needs no sugar or sweetener making it healthy and nutritional. Mix 2 cups of cold muskmelon cubes and one and a one fourth cup of coconut water. Put these ingredients in a blender and mix till smooth. Serve immediately as this drink needs to be had fresh and can not be stored.

These recipes make for great drinks and meals in long summers and can be made easily and quickly. You can have muskmelon 2-3 times a week to ensure you get its positive nutrients and effects.