The crenshaw melon is a cross between a cantaloupe and casaba melon. It is considered one of the sweetest varieties in the melon family but stands out from it’s siblings as it is also slightly spicy. It closely resembles a cantaloupe in color but the shape and texture differ as the crenshaw melon contains a hard yellow-green rind and is mostly spherical in shape with a flattened bottom and a stem at the top.

The superfood qualities of the crenshaw melon are represented by Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium and Iron. It also provides a good amount of water and fiber which is helpful for digestive regulation.

The crenshaw melon is available July through September but peak season is August through September so now is a perfect time to gear up and give this Honey Citrus Melon Salad with Ginger Mint Dressing recipe a try.

Here I am preaching plant-based eating once again. Eating plant-based is all the rage, as it should be since it makes perfect sense for your health and wallet, but have you ever thought about the amount of methane gas emissions that are caused by animal agriculture? Or have you ever thought about the amount of water and resources it takes to raise an animal?

National Corn Fritter Day

Are National Food Holidays even real? They are in my book and I’ll do anything to celebrate food. Thursday, July 16th is National Corn Fritter Day and while corn fritters are traditionally not the healthiest choice, a better-for-you version is worth a try.

I bring to you, a Zucchini Corn Fritter recipe. Corn is not considered a nutrient-dense food but the zucchini is perfectly in season and adds valuable fiber and minerals such as potassium which is most noted for its roles in blood pressure regulation and muscle contractions. The chickpea flour in this recipe also adds some plant-based protein to keep you fuller just a little bit longer.