M – MELONS · M – MELONS • Melons are in the same food family as squash and cucumbers. •...

1
Come visit us at theabcsofeverything.com to purchase “How to Eat Your ABC’s” and download free Activity Sheets! M – MELONS Melons are in the same food family as squash and cucumbers. Melons are an annual plant, so be sure to eat lots of melons when they are in season. Melons are a good source of vitamin C and potassium - they are low in calories and fat and cholesterol free. There are numerous varieties of Melons – the most common being Cantaloupe, Casaba, Honeydew and Watermelon. For a fun summer dessert that’s quick and easy, make melon kabobs using a variety of different colorful melons cut into chunks and threaded onto a skewer.

Transcript of M – MELONS · M – MELONS • Melons are in the same food family as squash and cucumbers. •...

Comevisitusattheabcsofeverything.comtopurchase“HowtoEatYourABC’s”anddownloadfreeActivitySheets!

M – MELONS

• Melons are in the same food family as squash and cucumbers.

• Melons are an annual plant, so be sure to eat lots of melons when they

are in season.

• Melons are a good source of vitamin C and potassium - they are low in calories and fat and cholesterol free.

• There are numerous varieties of Melons – the most common being

Cantaloupe, Casaba, Honeydew and Watermelon.

• For a fun summer dessert that’s quick and easy, make melon kabobs using a variety of different colorful melons cut into chunks and threaded onto a skewer.