Their bright yellow colour coupled with their special aroma, make them naturally attractive as healthy fruit, but that’s not all. Recent studies have established that golden melons, scientifically known as Cucumis melo, are a powerhouse of nutritional and medicinal benefits, affirming their potentials in the management of diabetes.
Nutritionists have also validated that golden melons’ rich nutritional content and antiviral properties, underscore the importance of including them in our diet, especially for those seeking natural dietary solutions for diabetes.
In a study published in the United States National Library of Medicine led by Maria Huerta-Reyes, it was revealed that Cucumis melo extracts were used to treat diabetes due to their hypoglycemic effects.
Golden honeydew melons, belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes other melons like watermelons, cucumbers, and pumpkins. The names golden melon or honeydew melon are derived from the fruit’s colour and aroma, respectively, with the honeydew scent attributed to compounds like 6-nonadien-1-ol and phenylethyl alcohol.
Also, they are a great source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation, and fibre, which aids in digestion.
They also provide vitamin A which is important for vision and skin health potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin K, lactic acid, and saponins, all of which contribute to their health benefits.
Antioxidative properties
Moreover, a study by Pandey et al. (2018) showed that golden melon extracts have antioxidative properties that help mitigate oxidative stress, a common issue in diabetic patients. The extracts improve overall metabolic health, supporting their use as a dietary supplement for diabetes management.
