.: Watermelon.

So it seems like everyone right now has a 'crush' on watermelon since it's that time of the year. I've been buying pre-cut ones from Whole Foods lately and making sure that I throw a handful in my juices every morning to help boost my reds for the week. Gives it a little bit of a pulpy taste though but still super yummy and refreshing. I know we've already touched base on the benefit of red fruits/veggies in our diets, but I wanted to highlight a little more on what adding watermelons into your diet can do for your health.

@eathealthyworkhard -- seems to eat a ton of this yummy treat!

Help with weight loss. This is true because watermelon (along with other melons such as honey dew and cantaloupe) have a higher water content and a lower calorie content. Meaning you fill up quicker, but have WAY less calories then most things that you can eat. To give you an idea, one cup of watermelon is only around 50 calories.
Highest source of lycopene then any other fruit or vegetable, also found in tomatoes. I read that unlike other phytonutrients that are usually only tested on animals, lycopene has been used in tons of human studies and found to help reverse and prevent certain cancers, particularly colon cancer. This is huge!!
Rich in vitamin B so it helps produce energy for your body and boost brain power.
Studies have shown that those that eat 3 servings or more of fruits a day will greatly reduce their risk of developing Macular Degeneration (vision loss) when they are older. Again, watermelon is an easy fruit to add into your daily regimen since it's low in calorie and a little goes a long way.
Improves insulin sensitivity.
Help with erectile dysfunction.
High source of potassium which has a wide range of functions including: keeping your acidity levels balanced, lowering your blood pressure and boosting muscle and nerve function.
May help reduce the risk of forming kidney stones by regulating your salt intake.