Refreshing Watermelon Facts

• Watermelons are 92% water and consuming them can help you stay hydrated. 
• There are 1200 different varieties.
• The largest watermelon grown weighed 350 pounds!
• Seedless watermelon does not mean they were genetically engineered.
• Watermelons can help prevent cancer due to being a great source of the antioxidant, lycopene, which can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and prevent oxidative damage. 
• Watermelons also contain vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, B^1, B⁵, and B⁶, C, potassium, and magnesium. 
• Watermelon can improve digestion due to its water and fiber content.
• August 3 is National Watermelon Day!

WATERMELON FETA SALAD                                                                                           

• 2 C. cubed watermelon
• 2 T crumbled feta
• 6 mint leaves finely chopped
• ½ lime

Combine the first 3 ingredients.  Squeeze the lime juice into the salad and mix well. Serve Chilled and enjoy! 

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