Banana melons can weigh over 3 kilograms with sweet flesh. Cantaloupe melons are orange-fleshed, cultivated since late 15th century. Casaba melons have milder sweetness, grown in Persia thousands of years ago. Crenshaw melons are large, cross between cantaloupe and casaba. Galia melons are round, hybrid of cantaloupe and honeydew
Legumes are plants from Fabaceae family, including beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas. Legumes are the overall group, pulses are dried seeds from legumes. USDA FoodData Central database provides nutritional data for 25 legume varieties
A snack under 200 calories is generally safe for late night consumption. Eating too late at night may make weight management more challenging. Nutrient-rich foods can provide health benefits and aid sleep
Popcorn is a special corn that explodes when heated. Oldest popcorn discovered in New Mexico over 5,000 years old. America consumes 1.2 billion pounds of popcorn annually
Healthy food contains no artificial chemicals, sugar, or fat. It is low in calories, high in nutrients, and minimally processed. Includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, nuts, and seeds
Cauliflower evolved from broccoli around 2,500 years ago. Name comes from Italian "cavolfiore" meaning "cabbage flower". Introduced to Italy from Cyprus around 1490. Spread to Europe through Mediterranean trade until 16th century