How About A Slice

of Watermelon!!

 

 

For your next barbecue, instead of a salty basket of chips....slice a big juicy watermelon for your company and watch it disappear!!!  Not only is it beautiful to look at and sweet, it is also packed full of great nutrition and gives you a great hydration boost for these long, hot, hazy summer days. 

 

I know most of you think of watermelon as a sweet summertime treat or the flavor of your favorite margarita, but there are many health benefits to consuming this pink royalty of fruit.  Watermelon is actually rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.  Vitamin A helps to boost our immune system and helps promote eye health.  Vitamin C, as we all know, helps to boost our immune system by protecting us from those dreadful free radicals that can create chaos in our beautiful bodies.  Vitamin B6 helps our bodies to break down all the wonderful protein we consume, helps to form red blood cells, and maintain optimal nerve function. 

 

Lets also not forgot about watermelons potassium connection!!!   Watermelon is chocked full of potassium and potassium is a mineral that helps our bodies maintain water balance.  Getting muscle cramps???  Perhaps, your are experiencing low potassium levels.  Don't forget, it is recommended that you consume eight glasses of water per day (most people only consume 4!).  Well guess what?  Watermelon is 92% water!!!!   Drink your water and reach for a juicy slice of watermelon to stay hydrated during the long hot days of summer. 

 

Some tips.....if you decide to buy a whole watermelon, I highly recommend that you cut the whole thing up and place it in your refrigerator.  I find that when the work is already done, my family will reach for it as a snack.  Add watermelon cubes to your salad....it adds just the right amount of sweetness to your salad!!  Puree watermelon in your blender or food processor and pour it into ice cube trays for an awesome frozen treat!!!!  Use your imagination!!!!  

 

At only 80 calories for 2 cups of watermelon and zero fat.......eat to your hearts content!!!