LisaLaw Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 Good for You One cup of diced watermelon contains just 48 calories and provides about a quarter of your vitamin C Daily Value and 10 percent of your vitamin A needs. It also has more lycopene—a phytochemical linked to lower rates of cancer and heart disease—than raw tomatoes. Plus, it's 92 percent water, making it an excellent postrun thirst-quencher. Get the Best Whole melons should feel heavy for their size and have a smooth (but not overly shiny or dull) rind. "One side, called the underbelly—the side resting on the ground as it grows on the vine—should be a slightly lighter color," says chef Patricia Wells. If it's not lighter, the fruit may have been picked too early. Cut watermelon should have a deep pink color, without any white streaks. Kitchen Simple Wells loves watermelon sorbet in the summer. Cube eight to 10 cups of watermelon (discard seeds). Puree in a blender until you have four cups. Mix with two tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice and one cup simple syrup (boil equal parts water and sugar until sugar dissolves; then let syrup cool). Chill in an ice-cream maker, or leave in your freezer until slushy. Source: <http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--13219-0,00.html?cm_mmc=nutrition-_-2009_07_16-_-nutrition-_-EAT%20THIS%20NOW%3a%20Watermelon%20>
MyNewLife Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks for the post Lisa, I was wondering about watermelon. We get one almost every weekend, this is great news. Also love the way you posted were you got your "facts" from....lol Carrie
LisaLaw Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for the post Lisa,I was wondering about watermelon. We get one almost every weekend, this is great news. Also love the way you posted were you got your "facts" from....lol Carrie actually, I did not even think to post where I found it until I got an email from an Admin telling me we have to now.
BandDiva Posted July 17, 2009 Report Posted July 17, 2009 actually, I did not even think to post where I found it until I got an email from an Admin telling me we have to now. LOVE ME SOME WATERMELON!! Think I will have that for lunch! XOXO
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