Watermelon.
It’s been around since Egyptian times and it’s prized seeds were found in Pharaoh Tutankhaman’s tomb as far back as the second millennium BC. Watermelon made it’s way into the English dictionary as early as 1613!
Every single bit of that red and green beauty is edible.
92% of watermelon consists of water. I have no proof, but I’ve always been careful to buy organic. In my mind….if this beauty is mostly water, I want to make sure I’m eating pure clean non chemical water!
Watermelon is high in Vitamin C. Even the inner rind far past the pink flesh is nutritious. This melon contains amino acids, lycopene and beta carotene. Watermelon is a natural diuretic and gently flushes the kidneys, bladder and urinary track.
Chewing the seeds were believed by Native Americans to kill parasites. These nasty little critters are found in our tap water many times a year depending on runoff as well as in most food we eat. Seeds are also crushed into powder for tea to fight kidney stones. Google “watermelon seeds” today and check out all the medicinal qualities.
I’m saddened that most watermelons are now genetically modified to be seedless, and particularly disturbing are the small mini watermelons. As someone that used to live on a farm long ago, I can vouch for the fact that “just ain’t natural!!”
I often wonder if there is a correlation between our high infertility rates and all of our “seedless” fruits and vegetables. Healers all around the world have known that eating raw seeds of any kind boost fertility.
If you’re in the mood for a tasty mess. Put on an apron, have some towels nearby and get out your blender. My favorite way to consume watermelon is to juice it in the blender! I joke that I’m slaughtering a melon since I can’t seem to do it without making a mess. Simply scoop out the flesh and seeds (if you’re lucky to find one with seeds) and put in the blender until liquid.
Serve cold. This juice stores well in a tight jar refrigerated for two days.
xo