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Cool, Refreshing and Anti Watermelon is packed with many of the same health benefits as tomatoes 
Watermelon: Why not? Sure, watermelon is packed with seeds, 500-1,000 depending on the melon. But at it also is packed with so much more, including lycopene and antioxidants that prevent the cell damage that can lead to heart attacks and cancer. Following are some watermelon facts to get you thinking about your next picnic. • Store watermelon at room temperature: But whole melons shouldn’t be stored for more than 10 days at room temperature or else they will lose flavor. • Wash watermelon before eating it: In fact, wash all produce before you eat it, whether it has rinds or not. • You may eat the seeds: They won’t hurt you, but a rule of thumb is to avoid eating anything you cannot chew. It’s up to you. • You may eat the rind: It has plenty of nutrients, such as potassium and fiber, but you’ll probably want to pickle it first; that’s how folks traditionally eat it. • Pick a good one: It should be firm to touch, free of bruises and symmetrical. And it should be heavy because it is 92 percent water. • That creamy white spot one one side is a good thing; that’s where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. Source: Watermelon Promotion Board and Barbara Levine, Ph.D., R.D. |
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