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WATERMELONS, muskmelons and the numerous varieties of cantaloupe may all be grouped under the head of melons.
These articles are in a class by themselves, and occupy a position in food chemistry along the borderline between fruits and vegetables.
They contain about 90 per cent, water, and from 7 to 10 per cent, carbohydrates.
The water and fruit sugar of the melon is the purest form in which these valuable nutrients can be taken.
More melons and less meat, would do much to prevent sunstroke and heat prostrations, purify the summer diet and improve the general health.
From: Meatless Menus and Recipes By Eugene Christian and Mollie Christian Leave a comment | View Comments |