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Sweet treats in the summertime...yummm...especially when
these treats are cold and refreshing!
The classic image of going out for ice cream on a hot
summer eve can be so appealing, but remains that, an image -
at least for those of us who make food choices that don't
include refined sugar.
The best way to satisfy that hankering for a cold,
refreshing sweet treat in the summer is with watermelon. (A
one-cup serving of this healthy, delicious snack is only
about forty eight calories!) And satisfying our "summertime
sweet tooth" is not the only reason to eat watermelon - here
are 12 other very important health reasons to eat this
delicious fruit...
- Provides additional water to the body (watermelon is
about 92% water!)
- Good for bad breath
- Serves as a hangover remedy
- Can improve sore throat and mouth sores
- Cleanses the kidneys (juice the entire watermelon -
rind, seeds, and all and drink for a good kidney
cleanse)
- Naturally gets rid of excess fluid in the body - it
has diuretic properties
- Liver supportive - contains glutathione
- Cleanses blood and strengthens glands - contains
chlorophyll
- It is a good source of potassium
- Fat free - low in calories, high in energy
- Nutrients in watermelon include vitamin A, vitamin
B6, and vitamin C (it also contains fiber and has no fat
or cholesterol!)
- Helps lower the risk of heart disease: watermelon
has the highest amount of lycopenes in fruits and
veggies according to the USDA Caratenoid.
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