MELONS

Benefits  

• Melons are a low-calorie source of potassium, which helps balance sodium intake. 
• Spanspek (Cantaloupe melon) is rich in both vitamin C and beta carotene.

The best known varieties of melon are Spanspek (Cantaloupe melon), Watermelon and Sweet melon (Honeydew). All varieties are high in water and low in calories depending on the type, a 100 gram serving contains up to 31 Calories. Melons also contain potassium and vitamin C. Spanspek (Cantaloupe melon), the orange flesh variety is the most nutritious. A 100 gram portion supplies more than half the daily vitamin C requirement and plenty of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. These antioxidant vitamins may help to protect against cancer and heart disease.

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