Why is cantaloupe more expensive than watermelon? Will eating cantaloupe cause bloating?

Every June and July is the season when Hami melons are in season in Hami, Xinjiang. Hami melons are rich in water and sugar, and their nutritional value cannot be underestimated. Once they are on the market, they are very popular. Many people like to eat fruits, but do you know that fruits can also be acidic or alkaline? For example, is Hami melon, a common fruit, an acidic fruit or an alkaline fruit? Let's find out together!

Contents of this article

1. Why is Hami melon more expensive than watermelon?

2. Will eating cantaloupe cause bloating?

3. Is cantaloupe acidic or alkaline?

Why is cantaloupe more expensive than watermelon?

The nutritional value of Hami melon is higher than that of watermelon. The vitamin content of Hami melon is 4 to 7 times more than that of watermelon.

Hami melon is not only sweet, but also rich in nutritional value. According to analysis, the dry matter of Hami melon contains 4.6%-15.8% sugar, 2.6%-6.7% cellulose, malic acid, pectin, vitamins A, B, C, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements. The iron content is two to three times higher than that of chicken and 17 times higher than that of milk. Xinjiang people love to eat Hami melon and believe that eating more melon can cure diseases and prolong life. This statement is not without reason.

Does eating cantaloupe cause bloating?

Eating cantaloupe may not cause bloating. Patients with bloating are generally caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction. In the case of regular irregular diet or long-term overeating, it may cause symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction, and may also cause stomach pain or loss of appetite. Try to eat more clean and mild foods during the recovery period. The occurrence of bloating may have a lot to do with the usual diet. Frequent smoking, drinking or improper diet will cause symptoms of bloating, and abdominal pain or vomiting. It can also be regulated by controlling diet. It is also necessary to participate in some exercise to strengthen the body.

Is cantaloupe acidic or alkaline?

Hami melon is an alkaline fruit. 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. What are alkaline fruits? Alkaline fruits are those with high total amounts of calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. After being ingested by the human body, the gray matter produced after metabolism in the body is alkaline. Most fruits are alkaline.

In normal times, we can eat more alkaline fruits. Although these fruits are mostly sour, they will become alkaline during metabolism in the body and can keep the blood alkaline. These fruits can also "dissolve" toxins accumulated in cells and eventually excrete them out of the body through the excretion system, which is very helpful for maintaining health, detoxification and beauty.