Today my mom picked up some watermelon from the market and I am so excited. It is one of my favorite summertime foods! It is so beneficial for our bodies - it keeps us hydrated, provides us with a huge amount of vitamin c. It is also said to help people suffering from asthma, colon cancer and arthritis. It's packed full of antioxidants which help balance the free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals increase inflammation and can impact things like arthritis, asthma, etc... Watermelon is also high in Lycopene which is known to help prevent cancer and it allows our cells to get the most amount of oxygen (we need a lot of oxygen for our cells). My favorite part of watermelon is that it's full of B vitamins which gives us energy!
Scientific name: Citrullis lanatus
A New Twist: Watermelon mixed with thinly sliced red onion, salt and black pepper makes a great summer salad!
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