The benefits and harms of melon for liver health

It's not often that you come across a person who doesn't like melon. At the end of the summer they are looking forward to it. The fruits perfectly quench thirst and hunger in the heat. They are used in cosmetology and traditional medicine.

The range of uses of melon is impressive, but how beneficial is it for our liver? What are the features of using this product and does it have any contraindications? Our article is about this and much more.

Melon composition

Each melon variety has a unique chemical composition, but the basic ingredients are the same for all varieties. The pulp contains easily digestible sugars, fiber, carotene, pectin substances, folic acid, iron, mineral salts, fats, as well as vitamins B, A, C, E, K, PP. In addition, the product contains a lot of potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium; such microelements as boron, iodine, copper, fluorine, chromium, zinc and others.

The calorie content of the sweetness does not exceed 35 kcal per 100 g.

Can you eat it for liver disease?

It is possible and even necessary to eat melon for people suffering from liver diseases. Our main "cleaning" organ itself often needs to be cleansed. A melon has all the properties to carry out the procedure as efficiently as possible and tune the liver to work properly.

But remember that during illness, the organ becomes weak, and the impact on it, even with good intentions, can rather harm than bring benefit... Therefore, in case of liver diseases, melon is eaten in small portions, carefully "listening" to the reaction of the body.

Attention! In no case should you eat fruit during periods of exacerbation of diseases, with acute pains and spasms! The juice of the product will only increase the pain reaction and may provoke complications.

How does it affect the liver and pancreas?

Fruit pulp helps to eliminate toxins and toxins from the body. Melon is used to cleanse the gallbladder and pancreas.

Benefit

For many years, the fruit has been used in therapeutic and prophylactic nutrition for diseases of the kidneys, liver and heart, and a high percentage of iron content helps in the treatment of anemia. Besides:

• iron - indispensable for those who suffer from anemia, and for women with hormonal disruptions during menstruation;
• magnesium and potassium prevent quickly onset fatigue and weakness;
• vitamin B gives the body energy, vitamin A prevents the formation of free radicals and has an anti-aging effect;
• vitamin C strengthens the immune system, prevents colds;
• pulp fibers stimulate intestinal activity, preventing constipation;
• high water content normalizes diuresis, while cleaning the kidneys and lowering cholesterol levels;
• the element adenosine prevents stroke and heart attack.

Harm and contraindications

The high sugar and fructose content of the fruit can cause gas, bloating, colic and even short-term diarrhea. So that the fermentation reaction in the stomach does not bring harm, it is recommended to eat the melon as a separate dish in small portions, no more than 300 g at a time. At the same time, do not drink it with water or alcoholic beverages, do not eat with honey and jam.

It is forbidden to eat dessert with the following problems:

• kidney stones and gallbladder;
• a stomach ulcer in the acute stage;
• dysentery;
• diabetes;
• inflammation of the duodenum;
• for any intestinal disorders.

Caution advised to eat fruit pregnant and nursing mothers.

Important! If you suffer from any gastrointestinal disease, ask your doctor if it is advisable to eat melon.

Features of use

Melon is delicious in any form, be it juice, jam or fresh fruit. However, there are some nuances in use that are useful to know about.

Raw

The fruit is thoroughly washed before being cut, then cut in half and the seeds are removed. The aromatic pulp is cleaned from the dense skin. Seeds not used for food. The pulp is cut into small pieces and eaten in small portions, as an independent dish one hour before meals or two after.

Juice

To prepare the juice, pass the fruit pulp through a press or juicer. It is better to drink juice freshly squeezed, as it retains the greatest amount of vitamins. It is better to do this on an empty stomach, with caution. An adult is advised to drink no more than one glass of melon juice per day. For children, the dose should be much smaller: 50 ml for small children and 100 ml for school-age children.

Jam

A fragrant and tasty jam is obtained from the melon pulp. It can be stored for several years in a refrigerator or other cool place.

After heat treatment, the melon loses some of its beneficial properties - there are few vitamins and minerals in the jam. But this dish can be eaten whenever you want, combined with other products, used as a filling for pies. It does not cause fermentation in the stomach, does not entail diarrhea and colic.

Important recommendations for use

Adhere to basic rules so that the dessert is good for you, this will save you from undesirable consequences:

1. Purchase the fruit only from August to September.
2. The main indicator of melon ripeness is persistent aroma. If there is no smell, it is better not to buy such a product.
3. Substances that are unsafe for health that accumulate during the cultivation and feeding of melons are deposited on and near the bark. Try to cut off the rind and another 1-1.5 cm of pulp that is in contact with it.
4. The most "poisonous" part of the fruit is the "tail", which contains the maximum concentration of harmful substances. Therefore, it is recommended to cut off the tip of the melon.
5. The fruit will taste better if placed briefly in the refrigerator before eating.
6. Chilled melon juice in the heat is an excellent thirst quencher and relieves the effects of sunstroke.

Using melon to cleanse the liver

The largest human "filter" - the liver, becomes clogged over time and needs to be cleaned. Raw melon pulp will help to deeply cleanse the body of toxins, which will have a positive effect on overall health. For the result of the procedure to be successful, it is important to follow a few basic rules.

Cleaning procedure

If you have planned to cleanse the liver, it is worth preparing the body in advance:

1. Remove fried and high-calorie foods from your diet two weeks before your procedure.
2. All 14 days eat fruits, vegetables, herbs, low-fat cottage cheese, dairy products, cereals and cheese.
3. Give up for this time from bad habits - from smoking and alcohol. If you cannot completely eliminate smoking, at least reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke to a minimum.

After successful preparation, the cleaning itself begins, which lasts 10-14 days. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Eat exclusively melons every day from 7 am to 10 pm. To do this, divide into 5 servings 2 kg of fruit pulp and take every 3 hours.
2. Drink cold green tea during breaks, no more than a glass.

Step out of the cleansing diet gradually. The first 3-4 days after the procedure, eat only light lean dishes, after another couple of days add meatballs or poultry cutlets steamed without oil to them. Chicken can be replaced with lean fish such as cod or pike perch. After unloading, your intestines take time to return to normal functioning.

What if there is pain after use

It so happens that after eating melon, pain occurs. In a healthy gastric mucosa, the process of digestion of the fruit proceeds without problems, but in the presence of abnormalities in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, the digestion of the pulp becomes difficult.

Melon in the stomach undergoes fermentation, which is accompanied by the release of gases. There are abdominal pains and a feeling of cramps, all these are the first signs of developing gastritis. It is advisable to consult a specialist.

Conclusion

Melon is not only tasty, but also healthy, but people with a weakened and sick liver are not advised to abuse these products. Fruit is eaten in small portions with extreme caution.

In no case do not self-medicate if you do not know anything about the state of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Before cleaning, be sure to diagnose these organs and consult your doctor.