Watermelon is a fruit that truly
lives up to its name! Watermelon’s total mass contains about 90% water! Which
makes it a perfect fruit for those hot summer months where hydration is
critical! Watermelon also makes a great low calorie snack! One cup of diced
watermelon contains just 46 calories! In addition, watermelon is a natural
anti-inflammatory which has been linked to potentially reduce (but not
necessarily a cure) the symptoms of a number of conditions including asthma, arthritis,
and even headaches!
Watermelon, a naturally alkaline
fruit, has a surprisingly high content of a form of beta-carotene and another form of vitamin A
called lycopene (same as tomatoes) which functions as a very powerful antioxidant
against many types of cancers.
How To Pick a Good Watermelon: Based
on the condition of the stem and the hollow sound the fruit makes when thumped
are the two best indicators when it comes to picking a good watermelon. I
prefer to thump my watermelon with my hand. If the fruit feels more solid than
hollow, I know that the melon has not fully ripened.
Homemade Watermelon
Pops
Ingredients:
1 small Watermelon, chopped into spears (to be juiced).
1 tsp. Xanthan Gum (used as an optional thickener – all natural
comes from plants)
You will also need:
Popsicle Trays (Try
Amazon.com or Williams Sonoma and/ or Bed Bath and Beyond for BPA-free trays).
Instructions:
Using a juicer or a fruit muddler, extract the juice from
the melon and transfer it to a liquid measuring cup. Thoroughly stir in the
xanthan gum until fully dissolved. Pour liquid into trays. Freeze for about two
hours. To remove pops form the tray, run under hot water for a few seconds. Remove
pop and enjoy!
Serving Size is one pop:
© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012
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