Cooling refreshing summer ripe watermelon
I am more apt to think of Watermelon at picnics or seed spitting contests at camp or a lively family reunion or used to entertain the kids. But, watermelon is a great addition to our diet—especially as the weather gets warm and we enjoy our summer days. Their high water content makes them good refreshments on the hot days as it is considered an “cold” food and one that treats the bladder, heart and stomach meridians.
Who knew, watermelons are native to Africa, and were considered a valuable and portable source of water for desert situations and when natural water supplies were contaminated. Watermelons were cultivated in Egypt and India as far back as 2500 B.C. as evidenced in ancient hieroglyphics.
Watermelon contains Vitamins A and C, iron, and potassium. Surprisingly, the red watery fruit has only half the sugar of an apple, but often times tastes much sweeter because sugar is its main taste-producing element—the rest of course—water!
Watermelon relieves thirst, mental depression, and edema and it induces urination. It is a good source of lycopene and is great for one’s vision.
Add watermelons to salad, salsa or juice them. Watermelon is refreshing and nourishing any day. Try to make it a regular part of your diet, especially while in season. Check out the Watermelon Cooler and smoothie. But most of all indulge–and smile as you enjoy a summertime fruit that not only tastes good, but is good for you!
Watermelon Cooler
1 2-inch slice of watermelon
1/2 cup of fresh organic strawberries
1/4 fresh fennel bulb
1 lemon
mint for garnish
Using your juicer, process watermelon, strawberries, fennel and lemon. Stir and pour into a glass. Adjust ingredients accordingly to the number being served! This recipe serves one.
Watermelon Smoothie
1 cup watermelon chunks
1 cup organic blueberries
1 cup SO Delicious coconut yogurt
2 tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds
Put all ingredients into Vitamix and process.
Enjoy, be well and relax!
- Every part of the watermelon, including the seeds and the rind is edible.
- Watermelons are ideal for the health as they do not contain any fat or cholesterol and are high in fiber content.
- Over 1200 varieties of watermelon are grown in approximately 100 countries across the world.
- Watermelons are very fragile and cannot be harvested with the help of machines. Instead they are carefully tossed by workers on a relay that runs between the fields and the truck.
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