{"id":196,"date":"2014-12-18T08:12:42","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T08:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/healthonlifesjourney\/?p=196"},"modified":"2014-12-18T08:12:42","modified_gmt":"2014-12-18T08:12:42","slug":"honeydew-melon-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/healthonlifesjourney\/2014\/12\/honeydew-melon-for-the-holidays.html","title":{"rendered":"Honeydew Melon For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>The melon contains plenty of soluble fiber which can help to remove toxin and excess cholesterol from your colon. <\/p>\n<p>Honeydews also have a natural diuretic ability. <\/p>\n<p>When purchasing your honeydews, go for freshly cut ones. Precut melons usually contain less nutrients as they break down when exposed to light. <\/p>\n<p><b>References<\/b><br \/>\n[1] Collins, Elise Marie. <i>An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper&#8217;s Companion<\/i>. San Francisco, California: Conari Press, 2009. Print.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<p><i>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. 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