Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Various types of melons - Static Media/Shutterstock/Getty Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition.

15 Different Types of Melons You Can Pick Up This Summer, According to Produce Pros originally appeared on Parade. In the sweltering heat of the summer, nothing beats the refreshing bite of a cold ...

Hot take: It isn’t officially summer until you’ve eaten a juicy wedge of watermelon. Or a piece of prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe. Or Tajín-dusted honeydew. Sure, you and these three popular melons go ...

You’ve just found a new variety of melon at your farmers’ market — not the usual watermelon or cantaloupe but a lovely yellow melon with rippled rind. Or there’s one that’s small, oval and green one ...

Melons are part of the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes foods like pumpkins and cucumbers. There are dozens of different types of melons that grow globally, including the gourd-like bitter ...

While you're munching on your favorite type this summer, you’ll be glad to know that the benefits of melons don't stop at hydration. If there is one thing to know about the benefits of melons, it’s ...

Honeydew melon is a fruit salad staple, but it doesn't always get its moment in the spotlight. It often plays the role of a "filler" in bowls and platters. But don't discount it. The fruit boasts many ...

Anyway you slice it, melon is refreshing and sweet, and at its peak this time of year for both flavor and nutrition. "Melons provide a good amount of nutrients for few calories [about 60 per cup]," ...