17. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is an excellent fruit that supplies the body with vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy. The fruit is also rich in folate. About 25 mcg folate is found in a small cantaloupe. If you want to increase your folate level, this is a good amount. Cantaloupe also contains a lot of vitamin C and A, both important for overall health.
It is important that you choose a fresh cantaloupe when buying one. Pick up the melon with your hand and tap it. Listen to its sound. Listen to the sound it makes. Check for soft spots and bruises when you buy the melon. Fruit salads are a great healthy side dish for any meal. Combine the cantaloupe with other fruits from this list to make a fruity and tasty fruit salad.
