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GINGER MINT MELON SALAD
INGREDIENTS leave this ginger syrup to
• 4 cups varied, diced melon, infuse overnight if you want a
stronger ginger taste, or less
such as Cantaloupe, honey for more mellow. Once ginger
dew, and watermelon simple syrup has infused, strain
• ½ cup sugar through a sieve to remove
• ½ cup water ginger pieces.
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2. Combine the melon in a
• 1½ inch piece of fresh ginger root large bowl.
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint leaves 3. Pour the ginger simple syrup
• ¼ tsp. salt over the melon.
INSTRUCTIONS 4. Add minced mint leaves and salt.
1. Combine the sugar, water 5. Toss to coat the melon
and lemon juice in a small pieces evenly in the ginger
saucepan. Bring it to a boil. syrup and mint.
Add the ginger piece and boil 6. Serve immediately or
for 1 min. Place in an airtight refrigerate in an airtight
container and refrigerate container for up to 3 days.
for at least 1 hour. You can
THE BENEFITS OF MELONS
• Melons are an excellent • Melons are rich in
source of vitamin A, a beta‑carotene, lutein,
powerful antioxidant. zea‑xanthin and cryptoxanthin.
These offer protection
• They contain zea‑xanthin, an against colon, prostate,
important carotenoid, that helps breast, endometrial, lung and
protect the eyes from age‑related pancreatic cancers.
macular degeneration.
• They are high in insoluble fiber,
• They help the human body which stimulates digestion and
develop resistance against supports bowel regularity.
infectious agents. Sometimes referred to as
“nature’s broom,” this type of
• They are rich in vitamin C fiber binds to water and helps
and also contain B‑complex sweep material through the
vitamins, such as niacin, intestinal tract more quickly.
pantothenic acid and minerals
like manganese.
PICK THE PERFECT JUICY,
DELICIOUS MELON
• Avoid bruises, patches and cracks.
• Choose a dull finish. Shiny skin means under‑ripeness.
• Pick it up. The heavier the better.
• Do the slap test: It should make a hollow sound.
• The nose knows: If it smells delicious, it will be!
JULY | AUGUST 2016 INSPIRE HEALTH 21
INGREDIENTS leave this ginger syrup to
• 4 cups varied, diced melon, infuse overnight if you want a
stronger ginger taste, or less
such as Cantaloupe, honey for more mellow. Once ginger
dew, and watermelon simple syrup has infused, strain
• ½ cup sugar through a sieve to remove
• ½ cup water ginger pieces.
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2. Combine the melon in a
• 1½ inch piece of fresh ginger root large bowl.
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint leaves 3. Pour the ginger simple syrup
• ¼ tsp. salt over the melon.
INSTRUCTIONS 4. Add minced mint leaves and salt.
1. Combine the sugar, water 5. Toss to coat the melon
and lemon juice in a small pieces evenly in the ginger
saucepan. Bring it to a boil. syrup and mint.
Add the ginger piece and boil 6. Serve immediately or
for 1 min. Place in an airtight refrigerate in an airtight
container and refrigerate container for up to 3 days.
for at least 1 hour. You can
THE BENEFITS OF MELONS
• Melons are an excellent • Melons are rich in
source of vitamin A, a beta‑carotene, lutein,
powerful antioxidant. zea‑xanthin and cryptoxanthin.
These offer protection
• They contain zea‑xanthin, an against colon, prostate,
important carotenoid, that helps breast, endometrial, lung and
protect the eyes from age‑related pancreatic cancers.
macular degeneration.
• They are high in insoluble fiber,
• They help the human body which stimulates digestion and
develop resistance against supports bowel regularity.
infectious agents. Sometimes referred to as
“nature’s broom,” this type of
• They are rich in vitamin C fiber binds to water and helps
and also contain B‑complex sweep material through the
vitamins, such as niacin, intestinal tract more quickly.
pantothenic acid and minerals
like manganese.
PICK THE PERFECT JUICY,
DELICIOUS MELON
• Avoid bruises, patches and cracks.
• Choose a dull finish. Shiny skin means under‑ripeness.
• Pick it up. The heavier the better.
• Do the slap test: It should make a hollow sound.
• The nose knows: If it smells delicious, it will be!
JULY | AUGUST 2016 INSPIRE HEALTH 21
