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Watermelon: 3 Juicy Benefits

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A cool wedge of watermelon on a hot summer day? Refreshing, for sure.

But watermelon is more than just a seasonal treat. Here are three great health reasons to dig into this juicy fruit:
  1. It's loaded with lycopene. Watermelon juice actually gave tomato juice a run for the money in a recent study of lycopene levels. That’s good news for your body, because early research suggests that lycopene may be a cancer crusher. (Here's a trick for unleashing more lycopene from your tomatoes.)
  2. It can make your skin pretty. Watermelon is loaded with a key compound credited with helping skin's healing and regenerative processes. Say no more -- bring on the melon! (Find out what other foods support youthful skin.)
  3. It's practically calorie-free. With fewer than 50 calories in every cup, watermelon is one smart way to satisfy a sweet tooth. And with a whopping 141 grams of water per cubed cup, watermelon will keep you hydrated, too. (Here are 10 more low-calorie treats to try.)
Which is better for your watermelon -- chilled or room temp?
RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

References Published on 07/21/2008.
Consumption of watermelon juice increases plasma concentrations of lycopene and beta-carotene in humans. Edwards, A. J. et al., Journal of Nutrition 2003 Apr;133(4):1043-1050.

Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. Collins, J. K. et al., Nutrition 2007 Mar;23(3):261-266.

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Watermelon salads, smoothies, and slices -- is there anything else? How about a yummy sorbet? Now is the time for cool desserts on hot nights, and this book is full of fab recipes for them. Sweeten your evenings and cool your jets.

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7/25/2008 5:21:28 PM

Iced green/beet smoothies are so wonderful any time of the day. Be daring and try all sorts of combinations. You'll be ever so pleased with [Show More]
1Kid
18 of 19 people found this helpful.
7/24/2008 3:11:40 PM

Ther is a great recipe for Watemelon slush on the site: [url]http://www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/Recipes/Watermelon_Slush.aspx[/url] . [Show More]
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7/24/2008 11:26:02 AM

Spray Listerine around your outdoor porch chairs etc. The mosquitoes
don't like it. Or put a sheet of bounce in your pocket hanging out,
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