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Defeat Diabetes
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150 153rd Ave,
Suite 300

Madeira Beach, FL 33708
  
Honeydew Melon
 

Description: Well-shaped nearly spherical and uniform in appearance. Absence of scars or surface defects, no evidence of bruising, appears heavy for size, surface waxy and not fuzzy. 

Availability: Summer

Facts: An average honeydew melon can weigh between 4 – 8 pounds!

Serving Size = 1 CUP

 

Selection: Choose well shaped fruits that are nearly spherical. Should have a waxy, not fuzzy surface and feel heavy for size.

 

Storage: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  
Nutrition Benefits: Fat free; saturated fat free; very low sodium;cholesterol free; high in vitamin C.
Pigments: Beta-carotene
Phytochemicals: Lutein, Zeaxanthin

ORAC SCORE: 97

 
 
 
 
 
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Madeira Beach, FL 33708

 

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