Stay Cool In Nevada This Summer With Sweet, Juicy Cantaloupe

We are in the midst of the heat and it doesn’t feel like it will ever be cool again. Summer heat in the southern part of Utah and Nevada can be dangerous. Staying hydrated and taking care of our fragile bodies can be difficult. Enter a super food that is ready to help...I present to you a cantaloupe.

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Cantaloupe is in Season During the Summer

There are many reasons you should consider adding cantaloupe to your regular diet in the summer which we will share in this article, but perhaps one of the biggest reasons is this, they are in season. When a melon is in season they are the most juicy, sweet and refreshing. A ripe cantaloupe on a hot day tastes like nature’s reward for enduring triple-digit temps.

Cantaloupe is Hydrating

I used to think water was the only solution for proper hydration, that came after the season of hoping soda pop would do it, what a fool. Since those water world days, we have learned that there are some other great solutions for hydration. Adding cantaloupe can really help you hydrate on these long, hot days.

Cantaloupe Aids in Digestion

The heat can be hard on our digestion, so adding this super food can be a real treat to your digestive system. The juice and added fiber can boost your digestion along with the other efforts you are making. One of the keys to hydration is balance. You commit too hard to one thing like me pounding the water bottle and you get bored and overwhelm your gut balance.

Anti-Inflammatories Needed In Summer Heat

Remember what your doctor told you when you rolled your ankle playing the heated pickleball game? Ice it. Why do we ice injuries? Cold reduces inflammation. Now guess what the summer heat adds to our bodies naturally, inflammation.

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I notice this every summer when I gamble and take a walk despite the southern Utah heat and my hands and feet swell. One of the great side effects of cantaloupe is its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s a great way to bring down the swell of summer heat.

Antioxidants and Summer Activities

Even though it is hot we tend to be more active in the summer and while that is great for our bodies, we need to remember to snag those free radicals caused by muscle use with an antioxidant. You guessed it, cantaloupe offers a boost of antioxidants as well.