08/29/2018
Sipping up the best of summer! Enjoying every last bit of the warmth and all the amazing produce that comes with it.
A few fun watermelon facts:
1. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.
2. Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
3. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
4. 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.
5. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
6.Watermelon is a vegetable! It is part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.