| Sweet treats in the summertime... yummm... especially | | | | 3. Serves as a hangover remedy |
| when these treats are cold and refreshing! | | | | 4. Can improve sore throat and mouth sores |
| The classic image of going out for ice cream on a | | | | 5. Cleanses the kidneys (juice the entire watermelon - |
| hot summer eve can be so appealing, but remains | | | | rind, seeds, and all and drink for a good kidney |
| that, an image - at least for those of us who make | | | | cleanse) |
| food choices that don't include refined sugar. | | | | 6. Naturally gets rid of excess fluid in the body - it |
| The very best way to satisfy that hankering for a | | | | has diuretic properties |
| cold and refreshing sweet treat in the summer is | | | | 7. Liver supportive - contains glutathione |
| with a juicy watermelon. (A one-cup serving of this | | | | 8. Cleanses blood and strengthens glands - contains |
| healthy, delicious snack is only about forty eight | | | | chlorophyll |
| calories!) | | | | 9. It is a good source of potassium |
| And satisfying our "summertime sweet tooth" is not | | | | 10. Fat free - low in calories, high in energy |
| the only reason to eat watermelon - here are twelve | | | | 11. Nutrients in watermelon include vitamin A, vitamin |
| other very important health reasons to eat this | | | | B6, and vitamin C (it also contains fiber and has no |
| delicious fruit... | | | | fat or cholesterol!) |
| 1. Provides additional water to the body (watermelon | | | | 12. Helps lower the risk of heart disease: watermelon |
| is about 92% water!) | | | | has the highest amount of lycopenes in fruits and |
| 2. Good for bad breath | | | | veggies according to the USDA Caratenoid. |