Honeydew melons "Sweet Sweet Sweet"

Honeydew melons provide a number of alternatives for your health. They are rich in Vitamin C, potassium, pantothenic acid, and Vitamin B6, These melons are at their nutritive best when ripe.

To make pick a good honeydew melon you need to see a creamy yellow color and the skin will have a slightly waxy feel when ripe. They will be firm with a small amount of softness at the stem and will be fairly large - those weighing about 5 pounds have the best flavor. Sometimes, the seeds of an especially juicy melon will rattle if the melon is shaken.

Avoid product that is too firm, too soft, has dark blemishes on the skin or is green-colored.

Best storage for the honeydew is to be kept at room temperature for two to four days or until ripe. Ripe Honeydews can be refrigerated for an additional 5 days. Cut melons should be placed in a covered container and refrigerated for no more than three days. Keep in mind that Honeydws have a strong odor that will saturate other foods.
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Honeydew melon is low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. Honeydew melon is a good source of Vitamin B6, Folate and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin C.

Preparation - Wash honeydew in warm soapy water prior to cutting to eliminate impurities on the rind that could be transferred from the knife to the melon's flesh. Next, slice the Honeydew in half and remove the seeds and strings. Melons can be cut into halves, quarters, wedges, cubes, or scooped into balls with a melon baller. Most melons will benefit from a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to enhance the flavor and served at room temperature.


Health Benefits:
Honeydew melons provide the following benefits:
Prevents muscle cramping.
Prevents birth defects for women of childbearing age.
Promotes good health.
Keeps us dehydrated.
Helps lower blood pressure
Promotes younger looking skin.
Helps protect against cancer and other diseases.
Promotes a stronger immune system.
Promotes weight loss.



Resources: Produce Oasis, Organic Delivered, Health News