Watermelon is in season, and it could not be more refreshing. Did you know that watermelon is a nutritional powerhouse? According to Paul Fassa at Naturalnews.com, "Watermelon has the most nutrition per calorie of common foods." A few of the benefits include:
Besides tasting great and being low in calories because watermelon is mostly water, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which a major antioxidant. It has a high beta carotene concentration, thus offering a fair amount of vitamin A as well. Both beta carotene with vitamin A help support good eyesight and prevent glaucoma.
To learn more about watermelon's nutritional properties, check out
this article at Naturalnews.com.
Besides being delicious plain, it also makes a refreshing and easy summer drink. Try making a watermelon spritzer for a fun, seasonal treat.
Watermelon Spritzer recipe from
CDKitchen
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound watermelon
2 cups sparkling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce lime juice
Preparation:
Cut pulp from watermelon and remove seeds. Put in a blender with water and salt. Blend until smooth. Add lime juice; may add more water if desired. Serve with ice
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