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"Citrulhis lanatus watermelon Watermelon plant Watermelon Description watermelon is a climbing annual herb with deeply lobed, hairy leaves, coiled climbing tendrils and yellow, unisexual flowers (male or female). The fruit is a very large, rounded or oblong berry with a dark green to yellow rind (sometimes mottled or striped), yellowish or mostly red fruit flesh and numerous white to black seeds. Origin & history Watermelons originated in the subtropical parts of Africa." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Eating watermelon in the summer is cooling, refreshing, and satisfying, and it will help your body move toxins out fast. The watermelon fast. Eat nothing but watermelon for two to three days. No other food or juices. Make sure to drink water as well. To come off the watermelon fast. Do this slowly with another piece of fruit. Then eat a raw salad. Wait a couple of days to eat nuts, seeds, or more concentrated foods. Kidney/Bladder Flush Program Follow this flush for seven days. You will need a very comprehensive but gentle herbal combination to cleanse your kidneys and your bladder." - Timothy Brantley, The Cure: Heal Your Body, Save Your Life (Get the book.)

"Grass pollens may bring out allergies to kiwi, melon, orange, tomatoes and watermelon. Ragweed pollens may bring out allergies to bananas, cantaloupe, cucumber, honeydew, watermelon and zucchini. 11. Exercise Induced Allergies Another unusual phenomenon is food dependent exercise induced allergies. The rise in body temperature during exercise seems to trigger a release of histamine and other chemicals. Symptoms may include hives, itching, asthma and faintness. It is often associated with apples, cabbage, celery, chicken, parsnips, peaches, shellfish and wheat." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"An assortment of herbal teas, both in bags and in bulk. watermelon and chamomile teas are excellent for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. Since he was about a year old, Wyatt had loved watermelon tea with a little agave nectar stirred into it. He loves to drink the chamomile at night before bed, or whenever he feels restless and wants to relax. • Imus Ranch coffee • School-day drinks: Instead of sending your kid to school with a disposable box of juice, give them plain filtered water in a reusable container." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"A side benefit is that watermelon is a natural diuretic. For a fast longer than three or four days on watermelon, it may be a good idea to also consume a green phytonutrient product, plus cold-pressed oil, enzymes, and probiotic supplements, depending on individual needs. The body needs these food source minerals and will utilize them directly, without interfering with the detoxification process that is underway. Breaking a Fast It is very important to break a fast properly while moving on to eating solid foods." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"FROZEN watermelon DELIGHT Serves 2 1% cups ice cubes 1 cup seedless watermelon, coarsely chopped 1 cup lemon-flavored herbal tea at room temperature Place all ingredients into a blender and process on high until smooth. ?DAY 5 Breakfast ? Quinoa Breakfast* Sliced hard-boiled egg Green tea ?DAY 5 Lunch ? Curried Sardines* Modified Waldorf Salad* Herbal tea ?DAYS Dinner ?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"For example, if you are a diabetic, enjoy some watermelon (GI of 72) but keep the serving size reasonable (120 g has a glycemic load of only 4) rather than joining in on the watermelon-eating contest! In essence, foods that are mostly water (such as apple or watermelon), fiber (such as beet root or carrot), or air (such as popcorn) will not cause a steep rise in your blood sugar, even if their glycemic index is high, as long as you exercise moderation in portion sizes. Figure 5.2." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Roasted watermelon Salad Adapted from Homegrown Pure and Simple: Great Healthy Food from Garden to Table by Michel Nischan and Mary Goodbody Servings: 6 • Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes This recipe contains four powerhouse foods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Ghazizadeh M, Razeghi A, Valaee N, Mirbagheri E, Tahbaz F, Motevallizadeh H, Seyedahmadian F, Mirzapour H. watermelon juice concentrate. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2004;13(Suppl):S162. Jian L, Du CJ, Lee AH, Binns CW. Do dietary lycopene and other carotenoids protect against prostate cancer? Int J Cancer. 2005 Mar 1;113(6):1010-1014. Lee SY, Choi KY, Kim MK, Kim KM, Lee JH, Meng KH, Lee WC. The relationship between intake of vegetables and fruits and colorectal adenoma-carcinoma sequence. Korean J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan;45(l):23-33. Wheat www.wheatfoods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"How much to eat: When you're in the mood to have something sweet, make it 1 cup (or even 2 cups) of watermelon. Quick Facts: watermelon is a vegetable, related to the cucumber, pumpkin and squash families. .j.____________,_." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"In 2006 Johnson & Johnson, for example, sold Tylenol in chewy melt-aways flavored in Grape Punch, Wacky watermelon, or Bubblegum Burst. "Kids prefer it," said the company's ads. For the more discerning consumer, the company sold Tylenol Cool Caplets, a sort of breath enhancer and pain reliever in one. The company covered the medicine caplets with a strong mint-flavored coating, which it described in its ads as "super cooling." The Cool Caplets and Tylenol melt-aways were what Madison Avenue called brand extensions." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"A carotenoid of particular interest with regard to prostate cancer is lycopene, found primarily in tomatoes and tomato products (other food sources include watermelon, grapefruit, and guava). Although a few case-control studies showed an inverse association between tomato consumption, particularly cooked tomatoes, and prostate cancer [46, 58, 208, 277], most such studies found no association [56, 57, 61, 209, 210, 212, 213]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Unfortunately, he couldn't find any Word got around that the watermelon was extinct. In 1980, a farmer in Macon, Missouri, named Merle Van Doren, contacted Whealy to say he was growing the variety. It has now become one of Seed Savers Exchange's bestselling heirlooms, growing in countless backyards. The Montreal neighborhood where my mother lives, Notre Dame de Grace, used to be farmland covered in a special type of melon that commanded high prices in fancy New York eateries in the early twentieth century." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.) "In his defense, Karp writes that Bunyard's "contempt for watermelon eaters betrayfs] the prejudices of his class." Or perhaps such racism is an echo of internecine protohuman forest warfare. Like his wealthy father, who bequeathed him a successful nursery, Bunyard fraternized with and was patronized by nobility. When he wrote about the "opulence" of certain fruits, he was being sincere. He considered his garden a collection d'elite—like Jefferson's, minus the slaves." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Alternative Preparation Method #2: Substitute 3 cups of sliced kiwis or hulled and capped fresh strawberries for honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Garnish each serving with a fresh mint sprig. Servings: 2 Serving Size: 1+ cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Four-Bean Chili vegetarian Cook once, eat twice! Dedicate an afternoon to letting this chili cook and you'll enjoy itfor dinner now and again later since itfreezes beautifully." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Peaches, apricots, cherries and plums all came from Central Asia; the banana and the mango had ancestral links to India; pears originated in the Transcaucasus; wild grapes first grew east of the Black Sea; untamed quinces and mulberries cavorted near the Caspian; the watermelon emerged in tropical Africa. In some cases, pinpointing the spot was clear: citrus had more varieties and parasites in South China than anywhere else, so its home was not disputed. In other cases, such as coconuts or dates, it proved impossible to find a fruit's birth spot." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Ragweed pollens may bring out allergies to bananas, cantaloupe, cucumber, honeydew, watermelon and zucchini. 11. Exercise Induced Allergies Another unusual phenomenon is food dependent exercise induced allergies. The rise in body temperature during exercise seems to trigger a release of histamine and other chemicals. Symptoms may include hives, itching, asthma and faintness. It is often associated with apples, cabbage, celery, chicken, parsnips, peaches, shellfish and wheat. An exercise-induced allergy typically happens three or four hours after ingesting the food." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Some of the best taste like raspberries, fennel, pineapple, cinnamon, watermelon, broccoli, crayons or banana-hazelnut ice cream. There is a variety of rectangular yellow apple whose hollow core seeps mellifluous liquid as you eat it. It's like the natural version of that gusher bubblegum with juice in the center. There are black-skinned Gilliflower apples, ivory hued White Transparents, orange-fleshed Apricot apples, and others with deep red interiors." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"You're not being a "bad" parent by trying to substitute watermelon and fruit salad for the cake. By allowing his body to be safe and healthier, you are doing the most you can to increase his enjoyment of the party, and furthermore, you're teaching him how to manage his health. And that's what we're trying to accomplish. 2 What Is ADD/ADHD and Does Your Child Really Have It?" - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"She said she loved watermelon, purple sweet potatoes, and natto (traditional fermented soybeans). She loved running and basketball and would rather be exercising than playing video games. When I asked Kurara what she wanted to be when she grows up, she puckered her lips and threw her head back. "I want to be a fashion model." She stood up and sashayed across the yard, swaying her hips as if she were on a runway. "I practice everyday." "But I also love kendo (Japanese fencing)" she said. "I am a samurai." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"Spinach salad with shredded carrot, mushrooms, walnuts, and Mediterranean Dressing* (page 115) Seitan Stew* Frozen watermelon Delight* Green tea Day 4 Recipes BANANA OAT SMOOTHIE Makes 3 cups 2 medium bananas 2 cups low-fat, fortified vanilla soy milk Vi cup quick-cooking rolled oats 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 ice cubes Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"In Asia, and especially China, ripe seeds are dried, roasted and eaten as a snack. watermelon juice is nowadays available as a fruit juice (on its own or blended with others) and may be processed into a syrup or even wine. Nutritional value Watermelons have a very low energy value (30 kcal per 100 g) and are therefore popular amongst weight watchers. It has relatively low levels of sugar (7%) and moderate quantities of vitamins B and C. The seeds contain about 45% edible oil and 30-40% protein." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Since he was about a year old, Wyatt had loved watermelon tea with a little agave nectar stirred into it. He loves to drink the chamomile at night before bed, or whenever he feels restless and wants to relax. • Imus Ranch coffee • School-day drinks: Instead of sending your kid to school with a disposable box of juice, give them plain filtered water in a reusable container. Those cardboard boxes create a ton of waste, and the juices themselves are loaded with sugar (even if it's natural)." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"The foods high in glutathione are avocado, asparagus, watermelon, squash, potato, and vegetables like spinach and parsley." Dr. Andrew Gentile explains that people suffering from chronic fatigue often have cognitive impairment. "Intellectual functioning wanes," he explains. "People say, 'I go from one room to another and I just don't remember why I went into the first room,' or 'I see a colleague I have worked with for a number of years and I'm quite embarrassed because I can't remember their first name.' There is also simply an inability to respond to physical and emotional stress." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Eat nothing but watermelon for two to three days. No other food or juices. Make sure to drink water as well. To come off the watermelon fast. Do this slowly with another piece of fruit. Then eat a raw salad. Wait a couple of days to eat nuts, seeds, or more concentrated foods. Kidney/Bladder Flush Program Follow this flush for seven days. You will need a very comprehensive but gentle herbal combination to cleanse your kidneys and your bladder. Many times, our kidneys and/or bladder are filled with toxins, infection, or inflammation without our ever experiencing symptoms." - Timothy Brantley, The Cure: Heal Your Body, Save Your Life (Get the book.)

"Volume: 2y2 cups 1 cup honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 cup cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 cup seedless watermelon, diced 'A, cup water 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt Vi teaspoon grated lemon zest Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Adjust the thickness with more or less water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Pour the soup into chilled soup bowls and garnish with mint sprigs." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"She also said they eat a lot of watermelon, and we just happened to have a watermelon field across the street from our house. And, of course, they drink a lot of "Hawaiian punch," and we could certainly afford that. "Few of us were supported to look for what was right or good or special about us. Instead, most of us were taught to look for what was wrong rather than what was wonderful about ourselves, others, and the world." So the date for the party was set. We made hula skirts out of crepe paper and strung flower leis." - Margaret Ruby, The DNA of Healing: A Five-Step Process for Total Wellness and Abundance (Get the book.)

"In a saucepan, combine vinegar and watermelon juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about fifteen minutes or until reduced to about 'A cup. Pour the reduced juice into a serving bowl and whisk in the remaining olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, almonds, scallions, and radishes and toss well. Gently mound the salad over melon slices and serve. BREAK IT DOWN . . . Calories: 270; Total fat: 24g; Saturated fat: 3g; Cholesterol: Omg; Sodium: 210mg; Total carbs: I4g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11 g; Protein: 3g. Did you know . . ." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

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