Category: Fruits

24 Best Watermelon Recipes for July 4th Watermelon Margaritas. Watermelon and Kiwi Pops. Balsamic Watermelon Chicken Salad. Watermelon Blueberry Salsa. Watermelon, Feta, and Basil Quinoa. The Perfect Summer Salad. Chili Lime Cucumber Noodles on Salted Watermelon with Mint and Basil. Watermelon Gazpacho. What can I do with lots of watermelon? Read on and discover the […]

Some fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of water, so excess intake can add a significant amount of fluid. Watermelon, for example, contains so much water that the recommended portion is only one small wedge, or about 1 cup. Is Melon considered fluid intake? What Counts as Fluid? – 1 cup juicy fruit/veg = ½ […]

People who drink alcohol regularly should avoid having large quantities of watermelon as the high level of lycopene may react with alcohol, further causing liver inflammation. Excessive oxidative stress on the liver can be harmful. Can you mix alcohol with watermelon? Also known as a drunken watermelon, the recipe calls for simply placing a bottle […]

Call Your Vet If They Eat The Rind If you notice that your dog eats a large part of the rind of the watermelon then it is recommended that you give your veterinarian a call. They will be able to provide you with the best course of action to keep your dog safe. What happens […]

10 thoughts on “Read This Before Feeding Your Dog Watermelon!” My dog ate a lot of watermelon rind. Will it make him urinate pinkish red or have poop that looks like it may have some blood in it? Watermelon is good for dogs, but don’t go overboard. Can watermelon turn dog poop red? Watermelon may […]

A lot of studies and findings suggests that watermelon shouldn’t be combined with water or any other food as the nutrients present in the fruit can slow down the digestion process leading acidity. So, it is best to not drink water after immediate consumption of any kind of melon. Why can’t we drink water on […]

Watermelon, with its 92% water content and high potassium content, also has diuretic properties. It contains the amino acid citrulline, which relaxes blood vessels and keeps fluids from leaking into nearby tissue, thus reducing the retention of water. Is eating watermelon the same as drinking water? ‘Watery fruit and vegetables often contain levels of minerals […]

Is Watermelon Rind Safe for Dogs? We can give you a 100%, completely-definitive answer to this question, and that answer is: it depends. There’s nothing about the rind that would be toxic to your dog, so you don’t have to worry about them getting poisoned. It’s the texture you have to worry about. How much […]

No, dogs should not eat watermelon seeds. Before feeding your dog watermelon, remove the seeds. Seedless watermelons still contain thin, white seeds that may cause stomach upset. To ensure your dog eats watermelon safely, take the time to remove these seeds to avoid health problems with your pup. Can dogs eat seedless watermelon? Only give […]

Watermelon has a high glycemic index, a term associated with quick rises in blood sugar after a food is consumed. The higher the number, the faster the rise in blood sugar. Watermelon’s glycemic index is around 75 out of 100. Does watermelon make blood sugar go up? Basically, watermelon contains natural sugars that can raise […]

A referee drops a watermelon covered in vegetable oil or petroleum jelly into the center of the pool. The teams then kick, push or swim with the watermelon in an effort to get the watermelon to the opposing team’s side of the pool while the opposing team tries to do the same. How to play […]

Two teams enter a swimming pool. A referee drops a watermelon covered in vegetable oil or petroleum jelly into the center of the pool. The teams then kick, push or swim with the watermelon in an effort to get the watermelon to the opposing team’s side of the pool while the opposing team tries to […]

Divide into two teams, each lining up on their goal line. Float the watermelon at the center line. Object is to acquire watermelon and move it across the opposing goal line. The watermelon can not be lifted out of the water. Safety: Lifeguards need to pay very close attention to the scrimmages and keep a […]

Modern cultivated watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) are sweet tasting and tender, with intensely colored flesh that ranges in hue from yellow to deep red. These colors are produced by the accumulation of various carotenoids in the flesh cells. What is the red part of a watermelon made of? Lycopene is a phytonutrient, which is a naturally […]

Over time, genetic modification through selective breeding has enabled watermelons of more consistent shape, fewer seeds, increased water and sugar, and bright, red flesh. What are the benefits of genetically modified watermelons? Pros of GM Foods: Insect Resistance – Some GMO foods have been modified to make them more resistant to insect pests. This can […]

Watermelon Ball is a fun unique swimming pool game combining components of football, basketball, and rugby in the water. The ball used to play Watermelon Ball is neutrally buoyant, which allows the ball to be passed up to 10 feet and dribbled like a basketball under the water. How do you fill a watermelon summer […]

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As generations of people selectively planted seeds from fruits that were larger and tastier, they created the sweet, red watermelon we know today. In the process, however, watermelon plants lost much of their genetic diversity. Are red watermelons natural? People use yellow watermelon the same way they’d use any other type of red flesh watermelon. […]

The object of the game is for your team to move the watermelon through the pool and place it on the outside edge of the opposing team’s side, all while keeping the opposing team from doing the same to you. Rules include: no biting, kicking, scratching, drowning, otherwise hurting, or getting out of the pool. […]

The black seeds in a regular watermelon are just plain ol’ seeds. They’re mature, fertile seeds, so if you planted a few in the ground, they would indeed sprout into watermelon plants. While they’re thought to be too hard and therefore inedible, they are actually completely safe to consume. Can I eat the black seeds […]