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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