How to eat and store melon correctly
How to eat and store melon correctly
There are certain nuances in usingmelons. At first glance, it seems that it may be easier - washed in running water, cut a melon in half, removed the seeds and you can safely eat, enjoying the amazing taste and pleasant aroma.
It is necessary to know some things, the observance of which is extremely important.
Before consumption, you must thoroughly wash the melon under a stream of warm water and soap. Since in the peel of melon and on its surface there are unlimited amounts of toxins.
Do not store the cut or half-eaten melon at room temperature and in heat. If at one time the melon is not eaten completely - it is necessary to immediately remove it in the refrigerator.
It is highly undesirable to use melon in combination with cold water or sour-milk products. Alcohol and milk when combined with melon also increases the risk of indigestion.
Melon is a very heavy product and therefore it is recommended to eat it between meals, but not necessarily after a meal, but not on an empty stomach.
It is not recommended to use melon for people suffering from diabetes, exacerbation of peptic ulcer, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers.
If you want to buy a melon of excellentquality, it is best to do this in the season, namely at the end of August or early September. The greatest benefits are melons of later maturation, because they are grown without using film coatings, and use less pesticides and mineral fertilizers.
