{"id":4897,"date":"2013-05-31T10:57:12","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T14:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=4897"},"modified":"2013-05-31T10:57:12","modified_gmt":"2013-05-31T14:57:12","slug":"eat-this-lose-weight-watermelon-gazpacho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2013\/05\/eat-this-lose-weight-watermelon-gazpacho.html","title":{"rendered":"Eat This: Lose Weight – Watermelon Gazpacho"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dysfunctionalDig it! Watermelon season is here<\/strong>.
\nFrom May through-out the summer, the best, sweetest and most delicious fruit ever is readily available. AND at 46 calories per cup, you\u2019re gettin\u2019 a whole lotta bang for your calorie buck!<\/p>\n

What is watermelon?<\/strong>
\nThe watermelon is neither a fruit nor a melon. (I\u2019m shocked. Next thing you know, they\u2019ll be telling us that the world isn\u2019t round.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Watermelon\u2019s official name is Citrullus lanatu, and it is a member of the botanical family Curcurbitacae; and it is a vegetable. (Go know!!!!)<\/em> It is related to the cucumbers, pumpkins and squash families.<\/p>\n

Fresh watermelons may be eaten just as they are, used to flavor summer drinks, or in a variety of recipes. (One of my favorite summer recipes is below.)<\/p>\n

Is Watermelon a healthy choice? You bet!<\/strong>
\nCongrats to the Watermelon for receiving the \u201cheart healthy\u201d seal of approval from the American Heart Association and for being the leader in lycopene among fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is known to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.<\/p>\n

Watermelon is also loaded with Vitamins A, B6 and C, is low in sodium, fat-free, low in calories and is 92% water! A 2-cup serving of watermelon is only 80 calories. That\u2019s twice as much bang for your buck as most fruit!<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of Vitamins A, B6 and C?<\/strong>
\nThe vitamin A found in watermelon can help to prevent night blindness and it gives a boost to the infection-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes.<\/p>\n

The vitamin B6 that used by the body to produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, melatonin and dopamine, which we all know by know make us feel good, help to alleviate anxiety and panic.<\/p>\n

And the Vitamin C can boost the immune system\u2019s resistance against infections and viruses. Once again, those free radicals chances of aging us or creating cataracts are diminished.<\/p>\n

Tasty Tidbit ~ How to Pick A Watermelon:<\/strong>
\n* Your watermelon should be firm, symmetrical and free of bruises, cuts and dents.
\n* Pick it up and make sure it\u2019s heavy. Yeah baby, since watermelon is 92% water, it should be heavy for its size.
\n* Take a look at its underside. A creamy yellow spot marks where it sat on the ground naturally ripened in the sun!<\/p>\n

Watermelon Gazpacho<\/strong>
\nServes: 4 to 6<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n8 cups cubed seeded watermelon (make sure it\u2019s sweet \u2013 the sweeter the better tasting the gazpacho)
\n1 green apple, diced
\n1\/2 cup finely chopped onion, Vidalia (sweet onion)
\n1\/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
\n2 teaspoons fresh basil
\n1 teaspoon salt
\n1\/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
\n1\/2 teaspoon chili powder
\n1 tablespoon cider vinegar<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong>
\nIn blender, puree watermelon with 1\/4 cup of onion, pepper and 1\/2 apple; pour into large mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients (the other 1\/4 cup of onion, pepper and apple). Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour to blend flavors.<\/p>\n

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\n wise * fun * utterly useful<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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