Melon Magic

Light, delicious, cooling and refreshing, melons are the perfect summer fruit – and, no surprise, they're also remarkably good for your health! Check it out:

Cantaloupe

• 1 cup has 120% of the vitamin A and all the vitamin C you should have in a day.
• 1 cup is a good source of potassium, a nutrient important for heart health, normal blood pressure and strong bones.
• Some of the nutrients in cantaloupe support the health of your eyes and vision and can lower your risk for age-related changes in eyesight, such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Honeydew

• 1 cup contains half the vitamin C you should have in a day and is a good source of potassium. Your nerves and muscles appreciate getting both.

Watermelon

• These melons are rich in lycopene, a phytonutrient that helps calm inflammation in the body. It is important for heart health and potentially benefits your bones.
• Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino acid that, through a series of interactions in the body, can help improve blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. Preliminary research suggests it may also help improve the metabolism (breakdown and use) of fat and glucose in the body, potentially reducing excess accumulation of fat in fat cells.
• Watermelon is a good source of vitamins A and C.