Watermelon
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Florida watermelon is available from late March until mid-July. Watermelon flavors wonderfully with salt, pepper and goat cheese on bread as a sandwich, or can be enjoyed as a snack or atop a salad with citrus vinaigrette. Red watermelon is a good source of lycopene - an antioxidant that helps protect the body against conditions such as heart disease, inflammation and some cancers. Watermelon is fat-free, sodium- free, cholesterol-free, and a source of vitamins C and A. A ripe watermelon will have a yellow or cream-yellow ground spot in the place the melon rested on the soil. If this spot is green or white, the watermelon is probably not ripe. Whole melons will keep in the refrigerator for no longer than a week. Once cut, they should be kept refrigerated and covered with plastic wrap. Before cutting your watermelon, be sure to wipe it with a clean cloth and light, soapy water. Enhance the flavor of watermelon with a squeeze of lemon juice, honey or chopped mint.
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