Watermelons, hence their name, are made up of 92% water A watermelon is one of the only foods to be classified as both a fruit and a vegetable Wild watermelons are native to South Africa The novelty of a cubed watermelon began in Japan where they would grow them in glass boxed to hold their … [Read more...]
FIVE WAYS TO EAT RIGHT DURING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH (AND ALL YEAR LONG!)
Did you know that February is National Nutrition Month? It’s true! There’s a website for it and everything. Turns out, National Nutrition Month has been happening each February for the past 40 years, with the goal of helping people eat right and exercise more. I’ll be the first to admit that I … [Read more...]
LYCOPENE 101: HOW WATERMELON CAN HELP YOU GET MORE OUT OF THIS POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT
If you want to stay healthy and feel your best (and who doesn’t?), you might want to include more lycopene-rich foods — like watermelon — in your daily diet. What is Lycopene? Lycopene is one of hundreds of carotenoids in fruits and vegetables (beta carotene is the most well-known). Lycopene … [Read more...]
ASK THE EXPERTS: WHAT’S THE SUGAR CONTENT OF WATERMELON?
CECELIA WRITES: I am a diabetic and I love watermelon. Is there a high sugar content in it, and if so what amount can I eat? Very good question, Cecelia. I should preface my answer by saying that diabetics should always consult their endocrinologist and/or dietitian/diabetes educator with any … [Read more...]