Go Melons This Summer!

What do you do to drive the heat of the crazy summer months? Drink lots of water or gulp down loads of colas? Try something different this time by switching to some natural and fruity options! So go melons this summer and intake the benefits of watermelons in all forms. Salads or slices, juices or smoothies, watermelons are one of the healthiest alternatives to offer effective resistance against the scorching heat of the sun leaving you feeling refreshed all through.

A daily workout session followed by a glass of watermelon juice is one of the simplest tips for staying fit. You might ask the reason for choosing watermelons when so many fruits are on offer. The answer is, watermelons are the only natural food that provide essential vitamins without any extra calories. They are rich in lycopene, a nonprovitamin carotenoid, having up to twice the antioxidant capacity of beta-carotene in vitro. It's this carotenoid that lends colors like orange, yellow and red to the fruits and vegetables. Researches suggest that lycopene may serve to be effective against certain cancers and other cardiovascular disease.

Watermelons are a refreshing source of energy. Be it the hot summer months or a tiring day, a glass of watermelon juice is sure to pep up your spirits and rehydrate your body. Our body loses a lot of fluids during summer and it's highly essential for this loss to be compensated. Drinking water is of course necessary but having a glass of cool watermelon juice or a slice itself helps the body to develop enough resistance against heat. People who like to experiment with their foods can try out different recipes with watermelons. Fruit salads, watermelon desserts, or watermelon drinks can be prepared with a lot of variations. In China, watermelons are stir-fried, stewed or even pickled. Watermelon seeds form one of the commonest snacks in the Chinese market and compete well with sunflower seeds. To top it all, the seeds are even pressed for oil for the preparation of a West African soup called the egusi soup. Without doubt, watermelons offer us numerous options to try out different recipes that are tasty and nutritious as well.

Relatively low in fats, a slice of watermelon can thus form a primary component of a person's diet. Rich in vitamins A, C and B6, they are also a great source of potassium but extremely low in sodium. So follow the nature's way and turn to watermelons this summer. Let your taste buds enjoy its crispy succulence that leaves you craving for more. But 'more' here can only mean 'merrier' and healthier as well!