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M – MELONS

• Melons are in the same food family as squash and cucumbers.

• Melons are an annual plant, so be sure to eat lots of melons when they

are in season.

• Melons are a good source of vitamin C and potassium - they are low in calories and fat and cholesterol free.

• There are numerous varieties of Melons – the most common being

Cantaloupe, Casaba, Honeydew and Watermelon.

• For a fun summer dessert that’s quick and easy, make melon kabobs using a variety of different colorful melons cut into chunks and threaded onto a skewer.