Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon are the well known sweet melon varieties.

However they are actually part of the same family as Karela or Bitter melon. The bitterness of Karela causes it to be eaten as a vegetable rather than a dessert fruit. Read more on Karela benefits especially for blood sugar control

Each type of melon has its own special benefits. Cantaloupe for instance has a beta carotene content that is higher than most other yellow-orange fruits including oranges, peaches, mangoes. It is equivalent to that found in carrots. Beta carotene works as a powerful antioxidant or gets converted to Vitamin A that is highly beneficial for the eyes. 1 cup of cantaloupe contains over 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 37 micrograms of folate. Most adults need at least 400 micrograms of folate.

Honeydew's speciality is its diversity of nutrients. It contains Vitamin C (almost 50% of the recommended daily intake), potassium (12% of the recommended daily intake), Vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, Vitamin K. It is also rich in beta-carotene, phytoene and quercetin which are flavonoids that act as antioxidants. 1 cup of Honeydew melon has about 34 micrograms of folate, 5 mcg of Vitamin K and 13.5 mcg of Choline. Melons also contain lots of fiber that are good for digestion and a healthy heart.

So go ahead and enjoy these healthy desserts.

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