We are moving towards the summer months and all the great summer fruits will be out including Honeydew Melons.
Honeydew Melon
These great tasting melons are packed full of lots of nutrition that keep your body healthy and full of vitality.
Originally from Europe and Africa these melons have grown popularity in the last few decades.
Growing – Honeydews grow in warm weather areas including California, Europe, all over the states… and in many places across the globe.
B Vitamins – Honeydew melons have lots of B 6, and other B vitamins that provide energy and vitality. It’s important for mood enhancement, great sleep, and for cardiovascular health.
Vitamin A – Honeydew Melons also contain Vitamin A a powerful antioxidant that prevents disease and helps to prevent DNA damage.
Vitamin C – Honeydews have lots of Vitamin C a powerful antioxidant that slows the aging process and helps to prevent colds, flues, and cardiovascular disease, strokes, and even cancer. One cup of Honeydew provides 1/2 the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C.
Fat Free – Honeydew Melons are complete fat free.
Cholesterol Free – Honeydew Melons are also cholesterol free.
Low Sodium – Honeydew Melons are low in sodium, making them great for sodium restricted diets.
Lots of Fiber – Honeydews contain lots of fiber that’s important for colon health and for boosting immunity. Fiber creates a good environment for good bacteria to grow which boost your immune system. Plus fiber lowers cholesterol and thus helps to prevent heart attacks.
Potassium – Honeydews contains lots of great potassium which is important for health health, water regulation, and vessel integrity.
Blood Pressure – And because these melons contain lots of potassium they also lower blood pressure.
Eye Health – Honeydew Melons are jam packed full of lutein and zeaxanthin which are important for preventing macular degeneration.
Weight Loss – Honeydews are low in calories. An average melon may only contain 300 to 400 calories for the entire melon, thus they are a great weigh loss food.
Honeydew Melons are 90% water which makes these delicious melons very low in calories.
Contains – Honeydew Melons also contain selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
Skin – Honeydew Melons also contain collagen which is important for youthful looking skin.
Omega 3’s – Honeydews also contain Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids which are important for cardiovascular health.
Copper – Honeydews contain lots of copper which is important for preventing anemia and important for muscles repair.
Juice – You can also juice Honeydew Melons for a very refreshing drink.
Edible Seeds – Honeydew Melon Seeds can be roasted and enjoyed just like pumpkin seeds.
Storage – Honeydew Melons will keep in the frig for 2 weeks.
When Ripe – A ripe Honeydew Melon has a sweet smell. If your melon does not smell sweet let it set on the counter to ripen for a few days.
Uses – You can juice them, grill slices with honey, put them in salads, make salsa by adding Honeydew Melon, and so much more… or enjoy slices of ice cold Honeydew Melon by themselves.
I remember as a kid going with my father to get a pickup load of Honeydew Melons. They used to feed cattle the melons that were too large, too small, and those that were not perfect, and the farmers would give them to us free… but now I grow them in my backyard.
This article is meant to get you started… so you can do more research on your own… dig a little deeper and find what works for you. This article is for educational purposes only, I strongly recommend that you seek advice from your own GP, private doctor, or medical specialist for any ailment, illness, or medical condition.. this article not meant to be a scientific analysis in any way, shape, or form.
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