Friday, August 24, 2007

Watermelon

Although I am not fond of the fruit, many of you are. And like most fruits, you can eat quite a bit for low amount of points when doing the Weight Watcher lifestyle. Raw, a full cup of watermelon is only 1 point. Now, for those uninitiated, I will give ya a few pointers on picking out a good melon at your local grocer or market.

  • Tap the watermelon and listen for a "hollow" sound
  • Little color contrast between the green stripes
  • The ends should be going from white to light yellow
  • Press your thumbs into the skin from all angles. It should be hard all around.
As summer winds down, grab some watermelon for a healthy snack any time of the day. It makes a perfect addition to any meal!

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