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Watermelon's also considered a true superfruit -- its red flesh isderived from the antioxidant lycopene with 15 to 20 mg per 2-cupserving -- all essential, not only for pregnant women, but everyonein general.
Add to all of this the versatility watermelon offers in both sweetand savoury recipes and you have a fruit made in heaven.
WATERMELON wisdom
According to watemelon.org, although some folks rely on the"thumping" method, here's some fail-safe tips guaranteed to get youa gusher!
- Look the watermelon over, choose a firm, symmetrical fruit thatis free of bruises, cuts and dents.
- Lift it up -- the watermelon should feel heavy for its size.
- Turn it over -- on the underside of the watermelon there shouldbe a creamy, yellow spot (called the ground spot) from where it saton the ground and ripened in the sun.
WEIRD FACTS:
- According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the record forwatermelon seed spitting is 68 ft., 9 1/8 in.
- A guy named Jim Reeves holds the world record for eatingwatermelon. He ate 6.0 kilos in 15 minutes at the Brookville, Ohio,Community Picnic, on July 30, 2005.
- In China and Japan, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a hostwhen you visit their home.
- Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
- Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and skin.
- The word "watermelon" first appeared in the English dictionary in1615.
- Japan grows them square! They also carve up easier this way!
Place a watermelon slice on each of 4 plates. Evenly spoon half oftabbouleh over watermelon. Layer remaining slices of watermelonover tabbouleh. Spoon remaining tabbouleh over watermelon slices.Arrange the chicken slices over tabbouleh and garnish with chivesand parsley. Serve immediately.
In small saucepan, over medium high heat, cook sugar and wateruntil sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and bring toboil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Syrup can be storedfor up to 2 days. Pour syrup through strainer.
In blender, combine watermelon, soy milk, and syrup. Process untilsmooth. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any unused smoothie for upto one day.