I do. I grew up eating watermelon in the summer. My father planted a garden every year and in the garden you could always plan on a row of watermelons. So we were lucky that we had plenty of this most delicious and healthy fruit to consume during the summer vacation.
A slice of watermelon for breakfast is always a treat for me. Here are four good reasons to enjoy this summertime fruit:
1. Watermelon has more Lycopene than raw tomatoes. Lycopene is a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables their pink or red color.
2. Watermelon juice may relieve muscle soreness. If you have a juicer, try juicing about one-third of a fresh watermelon and drinking the juice prior to your next workout.
3. Watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The rind is entirely edible.
4. It's mostly water. This might not be surprising, but it's still a fun fact. Watermelon is more than 91% water. This means that eating watermelon on a hot summer day is a tasty way to help you stay hydrated and avoid dehydration.
I have to come clean and tell you that I prefer a little salt sprinkled over a slice of watermelon. It helps bring out the flavor.
And finally, the end of my breakfast. A great way to start any day. I am currently restricting my caloric intake on a daily basis, so I did not have anything other then a slice of watermelon this morning. But you could add a serving of low-fat cottage cheese and a piece of plain toast and still enjoy and very healthy start to your day.
A slice of watermelon for breakfast is always a treat for me. Here are four good reasons to enjoy this summertime fruit:
1. Watermelon has more Lycopene than raw tomatoes. Lycopene is a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables their pink or red color.
2. Watermelon juice may relieve muscle soreness. If you have a juicer, try juicing about one-third of a fresh watermelon and drinking the juice prior to your next workout.
3. Watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The rind is entirely edible.
4. It's mostly water. This might not be surprising, but it's still a fun fact. Watermelon is more than 91% water. This means that eating watermelon on a hot summer day is a tasty way to help you stay hydrated and avoid dehydration.
I have to come clean and tell you that I prefer a little salt sprinkled over a slice of watermelon. It helps bring out the flavor.
And finally, the end of my breakfast. A great way to start any day. I am currently restricting my caloric intake on a daily basis, so I did not have anything other then a slice of watermelon this morning. But you could add a serving of low-fat cottage cheese and a piece of plain toast and still enjoy and very healthy start to your day.
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