Breakfast is a perfect time to maximize your weight loss efforts. Your body goes through a natural detox period called the elimination cycle between 4 am and noon, and cantaloupes digest quickly in 15-30 minutes. It’s best to eat your melon on an empty stomach and by itself. Try juicing your melon or just slicing it and digging right in with a spoon.
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3. Packed with vitamins and minerals
A single melon has twice the daily value of vitamin A and is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, zinc, magnesium, potassium, folate and B vitamins. Surprisingly, cantaloupes are actually a source of protein: 8.3 % of calories and 7 g per cantaloupe, which is equal to eating one egg, but without all the cholesterol.
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