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.