Like a lot of summer produce, watermelon is best when it is served just as it is. It needs no extra adornment. That being said, it is also delicious served in salads and blended in drinks, and even lightly grilled watermelon on the barbecue is great!
Watermelon is about 92% water, which makes it a perfect food to help with hydration, especially in hot summer months. Watermelon is also packed with the free radical-fighting antioxidants vitamins A and C. Continue reading “Meatless Monday: Grilled Watermelon and Tofu Sandwich”
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Next time you fire up the grill, consider throwing on some watermelon. Grilling the watermelon really gives it a unique flavor and even texture. Watermelon is also packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, as beta-carotene. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are substances in the body that can cause a great deal of damage and have been linked to cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes. 
