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The quote in today\u2019s entry has been written in many different ways with many different types of food. Today\u2019s rendition uses chocolate, but I\u2019ve seen it written with ice cream and even beer. Most of the time, the quote includes some sort of indulgent food, which is what makes the \u201cbalanced diet\u201d claim so funny.<\/p>\n

Even though I\u2019ve changed the quote to include watermelon, it\u2019s still true \u2013 watermelon really is a key part of a balanced diet. Our own nutrition expert and registered dietician, Elizabeth Somer, sums up the case for watermelon in article titled Watermelon Wisdom<\/span>:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe more fruits and vegetables (you) eat, the lower (your) heart disease risk. Watermelon, in particular, is an excellent source of lycopene, a red pigment. In fact, watermelon has more lycopene than do tomatoes \u2013 up to 20 milligrams in each two-cup serving. Watermelon also is low or free of cholesterol, fat and sodium. Watermelon consumption (six cups) increases free arginine which maintains cardiovascular function.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Like I\u2019ve written about in the past<\/a>, watermelon has also been ranked number one on a list of fruits that pack the most nutritional bang for your buck. In other words, watermelon doesn\u2019t just balance your diet, it can also be used to balance your budget!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The quote in today\u2019s entry has been written in many different ways with many different types of food. Today\u2019s rendition uses chocolate, but I\u2019ve seen it written with ice cream and even beer. Most of the time, the quote includes some sort of indulgent food, which is what makes the \u201cbalanced diet\u201d claim so funny. 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