Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best way to keep your body healthy this bathing suit season. “Yeah,”Sigh! “as if I haven’t heard that one before.”
It’s true, but it’s also delicious and easy. Some fruits are good for filling up, but not too much. According to the National Watermelon Promotion Board watermelonIt’s 92% water so it’s hydrating, satiating and free from fats or cholesterol.
Watermelon is a great option if your children love sweets. Other names: “Nature’s candy,”It provides many vitamins. Vitamin A plays a vital role in eye health as well as infection-fighting whiteblood cells. Vitamin B6 aids in the production of antibodies and Vitamin C helps to protect the body from dangerous free radicals.
Two simple recipes that highlight watermelon are here. These recipes are simple, delicious, and great for kids. More watermelon recipes are available here www.watermelon.org.
Watermelon Waldorf Salad
2 cups cubed watermelon (1 1/2-inch cubes).
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup red grape halves without seeds
Salty salty
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Toast 2 tablespoons of sliced almonds
In a bowl, combine watermelon and celery with grapes. For dressing, add salt to yogurt right before serving. To lighten the consistency, you may need to add some water. Mix the mixture with the fruit and stir to coat. Sprinkle with almonds.
Watermelon Slice Popsicles
Watermelon slices cut into triangular shapes by cutting them into wedges, approximately 1/2-1/2 inches thick
Popsicle sticks
Popsicle sticks can be used to make a fun and easy watermelon slice. It’s easy to clean up, especially for little ones. For a cool treat, you can freeze the slice popsicles.
