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Health Benefits of kiwano (Horned Melon)

Kiwano (Horned Melon)

The Horned melon is a strange fruits that's native to Southern Africa and also introduced to other countries of the world including Australia, and New Zealand.The fruit resemblance to kiwi,but not biologically linked to kiwi.The scientific name of Horned melon is cucumis metuliferus.

The name Horned melon is comes from its unusual appearance. The outer layer of the fruit is covered with small spikes.The inside of the fruit is resemble like cucumber, not to kiwi.
The root and leaves are also used for various application, but the fruit is mostly used in eating raw, cooking and in medicine.The seed also contain high concentration of beneficial nutrient organic compound that's are useful for healthy growth.

Heath 
Benefits of 
kiwano

Weight Loss
Horned melon contain 80% water.It has the ability to fill you up without packing in any pound.Peoples eat them to weigh loss without feeling hungry all the time. 
Antioxidant capacity  

There are high levels of alpha-tocopherol found in kiwano,which is antioxidant of Vitamin E.This is very important for the health of nerves and blood vessels.

Aging Process

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and natural antioxidant and natural organic compound are abundantly available in kiwano,that's are useful for staying young both inside and out.Horned melon is known to protect the integrity of the skin and reduced age spot and wrinkle.

Metabolic Processes 

Zinc is a mineral that is often overlooked in human health,but it play a key roll in the metabolism as well as producing protein which is helpful for repairing organ,tissues,blood vessels and cells.

Eye Health 

The fruit has significant level of Vitamin A which is helpful for eye vision.Vitamin A is a type of carotenoid which acts as an antioxidant for the eye, eliminating the radical that can cause macular degeneration, while also slowing down or preventing the development cataract.
Bone Strength
The kiwano has high mineral content,particularly Calcium,in order to boost bone strength and prevent the onset of osteoporosis.While the other mineral in Horned melon , like zinc are important for bone development, growth, repair, and integrity. 

Caution:Never Eat Unripe Horned Melon

A Final Word of Warning
Unripe Horned melon can have dangerous level of chemical that's have not present when the fruit ripe.This toxicity can cause stomach issues, headaches, and fevers, but is not known to be life-threatening.