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Do you know…

… that watermelon has lots of lycopene, a key plant antioxidant that is famous for fighting heart disease and prostate cancer?
… that a big slice of watermelon (about two cups) fills almost half your vitamin C quota?
… there are only 96 calories in two fill-you-up cups of sweet watermelon, and its high liquid content makes you feel full. So start your dessert course with a wedge and you’re less likely to go overboard on Aunt Edith’s brownies.
… when buying a watermelon, look on the underside for the creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.
… you should store uncut watermelons at room temperature. They continue to develop nutrients after picking and refrigeration halts the process.
… how to make a Watermelon Iced Green Tea?

Here’s to watermelon, our fruit of the day!

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