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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Eat Seasonal

Cantaloupe is in season from May - Sept, but PEAK IN JULY!!!!!

When you're picking your cantaloupe look at the rind and it should be golden in color, not green. The stem should have a slight indentation. The blossom of the melon should be soft and have a sweet smell.

Cantoaloupe has tons of vitamin A and vitamin C. Vitamin C protects our immune system from free radicals and it helps stimulate white blood cells to fight infection.

QUICK AND EASY HEALTHY RECIPE!!!
Cucumber and Melon Salad

1 medium cucumber peeled(when cutting, cut out seeds)
3 cups cantaloupe chunks(about 1/2 medium size cantaloupe)
10 large fresh mint leaves, torn
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground chile pepper powder

mix everything in bowl, add a few pinches of sea salt if desired. Serve chilled and sprinkle chile powder on right before serving:)
Have fun and make healthy choices today!!
Love One Another!