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\n<\/p>\n Watermelon is perhaps the most iconic symbol of summer found on a picnic table. This refreshing and succulent summer fruit is a mainstay of summer snacking, but it has several health benefits, too.<\/p>\n It\u2019s low in calories, at about only 80 per two cups. Because 90% of a watermelon\u2019s weight is water, it\u2019s an especially good snack choice if you\u2019re trying to lose weight. And, after working out, it can help replenish electrolytes while rehydrating you. <\/p>\n Nutritionally, watermelon is a powerhouse, containing many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B6, and C, potassium, magnesium, thiamin and phosphorus. A ripe, red watermelon is also one of the few foods containing lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that can fight free radicals in the body.<\/p>\n One little known fact about watermelon is that it\u2019s a type of berry; another is that both the rinds and seeds are edible. For example, the seeds can be eaten plain or roasted, and the rind can be pickled or used in stir-fries. <\/p>\n Here are a few tips for choosing a watermelon. A yellow underside indicates ripeness \u2013 not to be confused with a yellow watermelon. Also, you\u2019ll hear a hollow sound when you rap on the outside of the melon if it\u2019s ripe.<\/p>\n Many people prefer eating watermelon as is, in slices or cubes \u2013 or as part of a nourishing summer fruit salad. But watermelon is a pretty multi functional fruit and can absorb many flavors. Try sprinkling some salt on it or heating it up with some spicy pepper.<\/p>\n Watermelon can also be the basis for a delicious smoothie, parfait or ice cream float. Try infusing some water with cut-up watermelon or concoct a refreshing watermelon spritzer cocktail. Toss some watermelon in a poke bowl, grain salad, or give it a starring role in homemade salsa or a fruit pizza dessert. And there\u2019s nothing like eating frozen watermelon balls on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n No matter how you slice it, watermelon is a nutrient-dense, heart-healthy specimen of summer deliciousness that\u2019s as delectable as it is versatile. The Many Ways of Watermelon Watermelon is perhaps the most iconic symbol of summer found on a picnic table. This refreshing and succulent summer fruit is a mainstay of summer snacking, but it has several health benefits, too. It\u2019s low … Continue reading <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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