Watermelon
Watermelons consist of over 80% water so they are appropriately named. To select a watermelon choose a symmetrical melon that is heavy for its size. A dull rind, dried stem and yellowish underside where it touched the ground are good indicators of ripeness. A watermelon does not continue to ripen once it is harvested. They are fat free and high in vitamins A and C. Uncut store on countertop. If cut, —refrigerate.

Cantaloupe
A ripe cantaloupe will have a distinctive aroma and the blossom end should yield to gentle pressure. There should be a clean depression where the stem was attached with no remnants of stem remaining. This indicates that the melon was kept on the vine until fully ripe. These reduce cancer risk by decreasing fat and reduces risk of coronary heart disease with high-fiber fruits & vegetables. If uncut, store on countertop. If cut, refrigerate. These do not ripen further after harvest.