MELON

Melons provide a good source of
potassium and vitamin C. Like
many other fruits, they are also
fat and cholesterol free, high in
water content, and are relatively
low in calories. Many melons
originated in the Middle East and
their popularity was gradually
spread across Europe. Of all the
melons, ancient Egyptians and
Romans mostly consumed
cantaloupes and muskmelons.
Christopher Columbus
transported melon seeds to the
United States and Spanish
explorers eventually cultivated them.
Health Benefits of Melons
The following information states the major nutrients found in melons. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating melons.
them.

Melons are in the same gourd family as squashes and cucumbers. Most melons are
similar in appearance to winter squash. Both groups have thick flesh and an inner
seed-filled midsection. The main difference between melons and squashes is in the
way that they are used. Squashes are consumed as vegetables while melons are
consumed as fruits due to their much sweeter, juicy flavor.