Mellowing out with Melons

Until late September, early November, you can still find many delicious melons at your local farmers markets and grocery stores.

Different types of melons offer a variety of wonderful nutritional benefits for our bodies. 

Today, we'll focus on what watermelon and cantaloupe have to offer.

 Enjoy!

Watermelon

Cantaloupe

Now that you know why you can really mellow out with melon, give some of the recipes below a try.

Enjoy!

Resources

Bon Appétit – Pickled Watermelon Rind: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pickled-watermelon-rind

Brit+Co – Crazy for Cantaloupe? Try These 15 Creative Melon Recipes: https://www.brit.co/cantaloupe-recipes/

California Cantaloupe – Fun and Nutritious Kid-Friendly California Cantaloupe Recipes: http://californiacantaloupes.com/fun-and-nutritious-kid-friendly-california-cantaloupe-recipes/

EatsAmazing – 10 Fun Watermelon Recipes for Kids: https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/dessert-sweet-treat-recipes/10-fun-watermelon-recipes-for-kids

Food Network – Watermelon Gazpacho by Tyler Florence: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/watermelon-gazpacho-recipe-1910394

Food Network Blog – 6 Unexpected Ways to Eat Cantaloupe, Beyond Fruit Salad: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2015/07/6-unexpected-ways-to-eat-cantaloupe/

MyRecipes – Watermelon-Cantaloupe Sorbet: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/watermelon-cantaloupe-sorbet

PCRM Minted Fruit Kebabs Recipe: https://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/india-resources/minted-fruit-kebabs

Popsugar Fitness – Chewy, Sweet, and Cheap: DIY Dried Cantaloupe: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/How-Make-Dried-Cantaloupe-34910650

Southern Living – 24 Best Watermelon Recipes: http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/watermelon-recipes#tomato-watermelon-feta-skewers-mint-lime-recipe-image