Muskmelon (cantaloupe) is a nutrient-rich fruit with a high water and high fibre content and a medium GI of 65. It gets digested slowly, so it will help maintain your blood sugar levels and keep you fuller for longer. However, because it could produce excessive amounts of sugar, you must practice portion control to avoid hyperglycemia.
Feeling Melon-collie? Optimise to Help you Eat the Fruit Better
• Try to practice portion control. 30 grams per serving should do the trick.
• You may serve muskmelon sprinkled with nuts and seeds; the added fats will neutralise the enzyme inhibitors and make the meal more digestible.
• Consider adding some lemon juice to the cantaloupe; it will brighten the fruit’s flavour and lower the chances of a glucose spike.
• Feta cheese increases satiety and controls blood sugar levels, so you may want to add some of it to the fruit to improve your metabolic response.
1 cup of juicy cantaloupe can offer 100% of the DV for Vitamin C; the fruit is also rich in beta carotene, folate, fibre, potassium, and other nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a pre-workout or mid-morning snack. Enjoy it in controlled amounts to power you through high movement/activity throughout the day.
