Green Options » summer fruit http://greenoptions.com/tag/summer-fruit Posts tagged 'summer fruit' Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:02:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Hot Summer? Cool off with Wonderful Watermelon! http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/15/hot-summer-cool-off-with-wonderful-watermelon/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/15/hot-summer-cool-off-with-wonderful-watermelon/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:02:40 +0000 Lucille Chi http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/15/hot-summer-cool-off-with-wonderful-watermelon/

Nothing heralds summertime to me quite like watermelon. Reminiscent of childhood picnics and parties, this sweet, pink, fleshy fruit always cools me down on hot days. Did you know that watermelon:

  • helps with inflammation?
  • may help prevent asthma when eaten?
  • is concentrated with amazing antioxidants?
  • prevents colon cancer, diabetes and arthritis from developing?
  • happens to be a a great internal cleanser as it’s more than 90% water?
  • is a great source of vitamins A & C? 
  • contains beta carotine?
  • has a high lycopene content? 
  • aids in free radical elimination and may prevent cancer formation?

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