watermelon

If your looking for fireworks in your backyard as well as your bedroom this Fourth of July, then look no further than the luscious red fruit of the the watermelon.  According to a study, the phyto-nutrients found in watermelon include lycopene, beta carotene and the “lovely” citrulline, proven to have a calming, Viagra-esque effect to blood vessels. The citrulline is found in the rind, so be careful.   On another note, for the best tasting watermelon, place the room temperature watermelon in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing. This quick chill causes the melon’s cells to constrict, so the sweet juice stays in the slices instead of running out onto the cutting board. Happy Fourth!

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