Watermelon Heart healthy

I was surprised to read today of watermelon winning the ' Seal of Approval ' from the American Heart Association. Its now official-this red melon is Heart Healthy.

So I took another look. Never felt too impressed with something that is mostly water (over 90%) and some sugar. But now we learn from approved researchers that it is like taking a good multi- vitamin. It is low in calories, high in energy, and just about fat free.

What really caught my attention was the statement: Watermelon is the leader in Lycopene among fresh fruits and vegetable. And has more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Harvard University has shown us men that lycopene can help us avoid prostrate trouble. And there is some preventative help for other cancers in men and women. Its now clear to me this red melon is rich nutritionally, so much so, the American Heart Association awarded the " Heart Healthy " seal of approval to it. Most products do not qualify for that heart symbol. We will benefit by making good use of those that do.

Click here for Watermelon.org.