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Most of the honeydew melons you’ll see in this area come from California, and the sweet fruit’s peak season is now upon us. Honeydew melons have a good amount of vitamins and few calories. A wedge, about an eighth of a good-sized melon, packs about half of your daily recommended dose of vitamin C for just 60 calories. As a bonus, you’ll also get a dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps heart function, and folate, one of the building blocks of new cells.

Watch out: Actually, there’s nothing bad for you here. Enjoy the melons while they last.

How to eat: The easiest and, arguably, the best way is to simply cut it into wedges. You can also use honeydew in fruit salads, or top with cottage cheese or yogurt for a more filling snack.

— Betsy Q. Cliff, The Bulletin