Watermelons, Healthy and Delicious: From "Sham vs. Wham: The Health Insider"

[D.]

Did you know that Watermelon is a rich source of Lycopene, the same
phytochemical found in the tomato, which has been reported to be such
a healthy cancer-fighter? Many people think that a watermelon is just
sugar and water -- and while it is a sweet treat indeed, that melon
doesn't have all THAT much sugar in it. A cup of diced watermelon
contains only about 50 calories. It is about 90% water, as well.

Here are some tips from Spoofee.com about how to choose a terrific,
sweet watermelon this summer:

Summer is here and I always have a hard time picking a watermelon at
the groceries. I did a little research and here is what you should
watch for to get a sweet watermelon.

- Tap the watermelon with your knuckles and listen for a hollow
sound
- There should be little color contrast between the green stripes
- The end should be going from white to light yellow
- Press your thumbs into the skin from all angles. It should be
hard all around.

Enjoy a great, healthy watermelon this weekend! For more watermelon
info and links, Google "Sham vs. Wham: The Health Insider"

D.

[NoOption5L@aol.com]

On Jul 8, 12:46 am, "D." <djense...@cox.net> wrote:

Yep, watermelon is awesome!

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31

Patrick


> Did you know that Watermelon is a rich source of Lycopene, the same
> phytochemical found in the tomato, which has been reported to be such
> a healthy cancer-fighter? Many people think that a watermelon is just
> sugar and water -- and while it is a sweet treat indeed, that melon
> doesn't have all THAT much sugar in it. A cup of diced watermelon
> contains only about 50 calories. It is about 90% water, as well.
>
> Here are some tips from Spoofee.com about how to choose a terrific,
> sweet watermelon this summer:
>
> Summer is here and I always have a hard time picking a watermelon at
> the groceries. I did a little research and here is what you should
> watch for to get a sweet watermelon.
>
> - Tap the watermelon with your knuckles and listen for a hollow
> sound
> - There should be little color contrast between the green stripes
> - The end should be going from white to light yellow
> - Press your thumbs into the skin from all angles. It should be
> hard all around.
>
> Enjoy a great, healthy watermelon this weekend! For more watermelon
> info and links, Google "Sham vs. Wham: The Health Insider"
>
> D.

[D.]

On Jul 8, 12:04 pm, NoOptio...@aol.com wrote:
> On Jul 8, 12:46 am, "D." <djense...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Yep, watermelon is awesome!
>
> http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31


Patrick, that was a great link. I added it to the blog in the comments
section, thanks!

D.

[NoOption5L@aol.com]

On Jul 8, 2:37 pm, "D." <djense...@cox.net> wrote:
> On Jul 8, 12:04 pm, NoOptio...@aol.com wrote:
>
> > On Jul 8, 12:46 am, "D." <djense...@cox.net> wrote:
>
> > Yep, watermelon is awesome!
>
> >http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31
>
> Patrick, that was a great link. I added it to the blog in the comments
> section, thanks!

D,

You're welcome. It's one of my favorites. Enjoy.

Patrick