🍈 Melon (cantaloupe/honeydew)
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Cucurbitaceae (gourd family — with watermelon, cucumber) |
|---|---|
| Season | Summer |
| Best for | Hydration (90% water); Vitamin A & C (cantaloupe is rich); Fever & heat (cooling, juicy); Skin (A + C); Low-calorie snacking |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin A (cantaloupe) — 61% of daily need per cup
- Vitamin C — 65% of daily need
- Potassium
- Folate (mild)
🧭 Best used for
- Hydration (90% water)
- Vitamin A & C (cantaloupe is rich)
- Fever & heat (cooling, juicy)
- Skin (A + C)
- Low-calorie snacking
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🤰 Pregnancy note: Great for hydration + A/C. Cut melon must be refrigerated and eaten within 2-3 days (cut melon can grow bacteria — a common food-safety trap).
⚠️ Safety: Food safety: wash the rind before cutting; refrigerate cut pieces; discard after 3 days (listeria risk, especially pregnancy).
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