Mercedes Melon
"¡Ciaó, niños! That means 'Hi, Kids!' in Italian. I was named after the Italian city of Cantalupo, where cantaloupes were grown in the first century AD. Italians and Texans still love fresh melon today!
Melons like cantaloupes and honeydew are top Texas crops. Cantaloupes are high in beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. This vitamin helps your body grow healthy skin and hair. It is also important for proper bone growth and tooth development. Honeydew melons and cantaloupes are sources of vitamin C too. So, the next time you are in the mood for some Italian food, like spaghetti, try some sliced cantaloupe or honeydew melons for dessert." |
Mercedes Melon |
