“Watermelon is an ideal health food because it does not contain any fat or cholesterol,” - explains Chef Harry. “It’s delicious and you can eat as much of it as you’d like.”
With 92 percent water, watermelon is a natural hydrator and nutrient dense food containing vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as fiber and potassium.
Watermelon is the leader among fresh fruits and vegetables as a source of the health-promoting antioxidant lycopene, which gives the color to red varieties of watermelon. Watermelon also contains the medically important amino acids citrulline and arginine, which help maintain cardiovascular health.
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Watermelon Almond Tart
1 cup sliced almonds
13- to 5-inch thick slice seedless watermelon, rind removed
1 cup low or no fat natural vanilla flavored yogurt
1 cup blueberries
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
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The National Watermelon Promotion Board wants to tell everyone about w
atermelon's versatility, its health benefits, and its availability year round. Visit this beautiful Web site for more information and more recipes:http://www.watermelon.org/index.asp
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Watermelon Almond Tart
Watermelon Banana Split
JUST FOR THOUGHTS:
Men are like watermelons.....................................
You have to thump them to know if they are good or not!
Kin'shar
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