Melon Recipe

Although mostly water, melons are very nutritious, providing vitamins A and C, potassium, and other minerals. Cantaloupes and other yellow varieties are especially high in beta-carotene. Many melon varieties provide plenty of bioflavonoid, carotenoids, and other plant pigments that help protect against cancer and other diseases. Watermelon, for example, contains lycopene, a carotenoid that is thought to lower the risk of prostate cancer.