Honeydew Family

Honeydew and other melons are part of the cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, which is divided into fruits (melons) and vegetables (squashes, pumpkins, and cucumbers). Fiber in melon helps in avoiding bowel problems. Vitamins, minerals as well as antioxidants from honeydew melon can easily improve the immune system of both mother as well as the unborn infant. Honeydew melon is abundant with foliate which usually encourages fast division of new cells. A single serving (about 177 g) of honeydew melon consists of about 34 mcg foliate.