A Different Fruit A Day Personal Health Challenge
Watermelon is the fruit of a plant originally from a vine of southern Africa. The watermelon fruit, loosely considered a type of melon (although not in the genus Cucumis), has a smooth exterior rind and a juicy, sweet, usually red interior flesh.
Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, watermelon is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories.
At 46 calories per cup, watermelon offers 20 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C and 17 percent vitamin A, according to the USDA. That's not all.
"Watermelon contains dietary fiber for digestive health as well as potassium, a mineral that helps keep blood pressure capped," says Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Health's contributing nutrition editor.
Interesting Watermelon Facts:
It has more lycopene than raw tomatoes;
The juice can relieve muscle soreness;
It's a fruit AND a vegetable;
It's packed with, well, water;
There's a yellow variety
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Grandma Wendy made this Watermelon Fruit Basket for Reef Indy's 1st Birthday. |
Tip: Want to bring something fun and healthy to your next party? A watermelon fruit basket can be used for many events, such as school meetings, church socials, and spring holiday parties. It is festive, adorable, and delicious.
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