Honeydew melons are a nutritious, delicious and succulent fruity treat. Though watermelons are undoubtedly the most popular type of melon in America, honeydew melons take the cake for sweetness.
Types
There is only one type of honeydew melon, but because they continue to ripen after being harvested, they make a color progression from green to white.
Uses
Honeydew melons are typically eaten in their raw state alone or as part of a fruit salad. However, they are sometimes included in baked goods to add a sweet, fresh taste to confections. Honeydew also can be cut into slices and frozen to create a nutritious and cool treat for a hot, summer day.
Benefits
Honeydew melons are a good source of folate, which is a vital ingredient for healthy fetal development. The American Dietetic Association reports: "Folate plays an essential role in making new body cells by helping to produce DNA and RNA, the cell's master plan for cell reproduction."
Nutritional Facts
A serving of honeydew melon contains 50 calories per serving, none of it from fat. The recommended serving is a 1/10 slice of the melon. Honeydew melons contain 13mg of carbohydrates (the same as a glass of 2 percent milk) and are cholesterol and fat free.
Storing
According to the Texas Produce Association, honeydew melons can be stored at room temperature, 60 to 65 degrees, for as long seven days.
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