Saturday, July 24, 2010

Watermelon!


The Facts:
**Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
**Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
**Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fiber and vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium.

**Watermelon is a vegatable! It is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
**Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
**Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
**Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.
**In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
**In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
**Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.


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