Honeydews make great snacks this holiday season. Not only are they rich in nutrients, they can also help your body with some cleaning up after the holiday feasting.

Honeydews are rich in B and C vitamins, as well as copper. In addition, its high water (95%) and potassium content can actually help you in controlling your blood pressure.

The melon contains plenty of soluble fiber which can help to remove toxin and excess cholesterol from your colon.

Honeydews also have a natural diuretic ability.

When purchasing your honeydews, go for freshly cut ones. Precut melons usually contain less nutrients as they break down when exposed to light.

References
[1] Collins, Elise Marie. An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper’s Companion. San Francisco, California: Conari Press, 2009. Print.

Cindy L. TJOL is trained in Psychology, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has several years of experience writing on natural health on the internet. Follow her on her blog and read her other articles at Insights On Health.com.