Discover the Benefits of Watermelon:
Water + Antioxidants = Antiaging!

Yes, there are antiaging benefits of watermelon!

Watermelon is a wonderfully refreshing summer fruit originating from South Africa that has been cultivated in Asia for over 1000 years and in Europe since the 13th century. Comprised of 94% water and 6% sugar and packed full of powerful antioxidants, watermelon can range in size from a single serving mini-melon to upwards of 90 pounds!

Eating a cool melon slice is a great way to refresh yourself on hot summer days and not only is it a great fruit that travels well for summer picnics, it's also packed with some of the most important antioxidants for maintaining a healthy body:

• Lycopene: Tomatoes were once thought to be the main natural source of lycopene, an important antioxidant that helps prevent prostate cancer as well as heart disease. It has recently been discovered that watermelon has more digestable lycopene per serving than any other fruit or vegetable.
• Vitamin B6: This important vitamin helps reduce anxiety and is important to brain health and may cut the risk of Parkinson's Disease.
• Citrulline: Sexual benefits to watermelon? Yes! Recent research from the University of Texas A&M suggest that watermelon may have the same effect as Viagra. Citrulline, the active compound found in watermelon, helps relax blood vessels much like Viagra. It is also converted to the amino acid arginine which helps maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system.
• Vitamins A & C: These are key vitamins for the body. Watermelon can provide your recommended daily intake for these powerful antioxidants.

Serving Suggestions:
Try mixing watermelon with fresh spearmint and lime for a delicious fruit salad, throw it in the blender for a quick and refreshing fruit drink, or try it as a cold soup by pureeing with some cantaloupe and a bit of yogurt or kefir.

Superfood, super flavor!

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