On a hot summer day, there are few things more refreshing than a luscious piece of watermelon. But this multipurpose melon's refreshing qualities don't end there. You can use the rind in lemonade, pickle it, or put it in a salad. The melon, in whatever form you prefer it, is both healthful and pleasant. According to the Food Network, watermelon is 92 percent water, which explains why it is so refreshing in the summer. It also contains antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.
Having a watermelon on hand is usually a smart idea, especially during the summer. According to the National Watermelon Association, a watermelon has a three to four week shelf life after being taken off the vine.
Watermelon should only be put in the fridge if it has previously been refrigerated or if it has been chopped, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Otherwise, putting your entire melon in the fridge will result in unpleasant flavor, texture, and color changes. It is best refrigerated between 50 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, but it will keep for seven to ten days at room temperature.
However, cooling has an impact on more than just flavor and appearance. It also has an impact on nutrition, according to a USDA Agriculture Research Service research. Watermelon at room temperature has more antioxidants. According to Medical News Today, unrefrigerated watermelon has 20 percent more lycopene and double the amount of beta-carotene. (Refrigeration can cause the watermelon's color to fade, and a darker color implies a higher lycopene content.)
It takes a lot of self-control to ignore a need in the middle of the day or right before bedtime (if we can, in fact, ignore them). Snacking can be tough while following a strict diet because it's difficult to know what foods are appropriate and which should be avoided without studying the ingredients list or conducting a Google search.
You don't have to fully disregard your urges; all you have to do is nibble more wisely. There are plenty of easy snack options instead of going for that bag of potato chips or cookie dough ice cream and hoping it fits into your diet plan (you presumably checked it was keto before you purchased it, right?).
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