Cantaloupe &cinnamon soup

Ing.-  cantaloupe 1 ripe medium size            cinnamon 3 gm       lime juice 2 tbsp

Fresh mint some sprigs       orange juice 100 ml    salt to taste    pepper pdr to taste

Method- de-seed melon & cube the pulp. Puree pulp & cinnamon. Strain. Combine orange & lime juices & stir into the puree. Chill & serve garnished with mint.

Ps- how to choose a ripe melon?  If you tap the melon with the palm of your hand & hear a hollow sound, the melon has passed the first test. Choose a melon that seems heavy for its size & one that doesn’t have bruises/ spots. The area where the stem was attached should be smooth & slightly indented, free from remnants of the stem. The opposite end should be soft. You’d be able to smell the fruit’s sweetness, but an overly strong smell may indicate an over-ripe fruit.

 Benefits ofCantaloupe is an excellent source of Vit. A & C. it is also a very good source of potassium & dietary fibre. If you/ someone you love is a smoker, or if you’re frequently exposed to second-hand smoke, making Vit. A rich foods, such as cantaloupe, part of your diet is beneficial.