{"id":1414,"date":"2014-01-09T15:17:18","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T15:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=1414"},"modified":"2017-06-09T15:17:45","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T15:17:45","slug":"january-prize-whos-thirsty-for-some-watermelon-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2014\/01\/january-prize-whos-thirsty-for-some-watermelon-water\/","title":{"rendered":"JANUARY PRIZE: WHO\u2019S THIRSTY FOR SOME WATERMELON WATER?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4302 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/pic6.jpg\" alt=\"pic\" width=\"248\" height=\"525\" \/>You know, if you had asked me when I was just a young \u2018un back in 1984 what the year 2014 would look like, I would have imagined a world with flying cars and jet packs and tiny supercomputers that people carried around with them in their pockets. Only one of those predictions came true, and unfortunately it\u2019s not the flying cars. (Maybe next year.)<\/p>\n<p>Until the automotive industry improves itself by taking to the friendly skies, we\u2019ll have to improve ourselves with a few New Year\u2019s resolutions. I\u2019ll discuss my watermelon-related resolution in an entry later this month. For now, let\u2019s talk about the most common New Year\u2019s resolution \u2013 losing weight. Or \u201ceating healthier and exercising more\u201d \u2013 call it whatever you want.<\/p>\n<p>For reasons we\u2019ve talked about in the past (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2010\/06\/a-few-more-reasons-to-eat-watermelon-as-if-you-needed-them\/\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2010\/11\/how-watermelon-can-help-you-eat-your-way-to-happiness\/\">here<\/a>), watermelon is a great addition to any healthy diet or fitness plan. Here\u2019s what nutritionist and What About Watermelon expert panelist Elizabeth Somer had to say about watermelon:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatermelon is loaded with antioxidant-rich vitamins such as vitamins A and C, phytonutrients such as lycopene, and is a source of arginine and citrulline \u2013 amino acids that maintain healthy blood vessels. Water is particularly important for your energy level, and watermelon is 92% water, so it is a great way to help meet your fluid needs, while enjoying a sweet treat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of water, if you\u2019re hitting the gym to lose some weight, you\u2019re probably going to get thirsty, which leads us to this month\u2019s prize \u2013watermelon-flavored premium essence water. The water is described as \u201cpure spring water with a splash of watermelon flavor.\u201d It\u2019s made with natural flavors, without preservatives or artificial ingredients. Best of all, it\u2019s got zero calories, no sugar and no diet sweeteners.<\/p>\n<p>You can get some for yourself on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hint-Premium-Watermelon-Essence-Bottles\/dp\/B001HTN1JA\/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1386691798&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=watermelon\">Amazon<\/a>, but I picked up a 12-pack of watermelon water to give away to one commenter chosen at random from all the comments left on the blog this month. To get the conversation started, leave a comment with your answer to this question:<\/p>\n<h4><b>Besides weight loss, which New Year\u2019s resolutions are you making this year?<\/b><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know, if you had asked me when I was just a young \u2018un back in 1984 what the year 2014 would look like, I would have imagined a world with flying cars and jet packs and tiny supercomputers that people carried around with them in their pockets. 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