1. Posted by a_kittendorf on Tue, May 22, 2007, 10:21 am PDT

Love this article! Not only have we always loved watermelon but now there are nutritional values that support our cravings.

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2. Posted by semenec1978 on Tue, May 22, 2007, 10:22 am PDT

Watermelon. Good for us, yes, but do NOT eat this fruit first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Due to it's HIGH glycemic index, you will be hypoglycemic within two hours and will be forced to eat again. Eat watermelon or other melons only after eating a protein.

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3. Posted by ur_highness2u on Tue, May 22, 2007, 10:25 am PDT

My kids love watermelon and I was always told if you eat the white and green parts it would make your belly hurt? We never have eaten that part and neither did my parents or theres so for over 80 years thats what we have been told...anyone else?? Still love the watermelon always!!! Have a great summer!

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4. Posted by lui on Tue, May 22, 2007, 10:13 pm PDT

I love summer because watermelon is widely available and it tastes the best during this season. I just love eating fruits and this is a healthy but guilt-free way of enjoying fruit shakes on hot summer days. But in my case, my mom advised me not to eat watermelon on the 1st 3 months after my operation, i don't know the reason behind it, but I guess it atleast works for me...:-)

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5. Posted by elizabeth on Fri, May 25, 2007, 7:53 am PDT

my chinese husband uses the white part without the outer peel to make a delicious soup. He uses chicken stock, onions, and cilantro as well as anything else that strikes his fancy. I was amazed

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6. Posted by kenwebb53 on Fri, May 25, 2007, 4:54 pm PDT

love watermelon. have heard that the carbs are real high.

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7. Posted by wiggy on Fri, May 25, 2007, 5:39 pm PDT

I wanna know more about the soup. that sounds very interesting.

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8. Posted by ACE DAWG on Fri, May 25, 2007, 6:20 pm PDT

What about watermelon and diebetics??? I love watermelon. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

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9. Posted by gloria a on Fri, May 25, 2007, 6:27 pm PDT

I would like to make the soup.What goes in and how to make it

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10. Posted by bttrflyjenn on Fri, May 25, 2007, 7:53 pm PDT

This is a great article. Watermelon has always been a fruits that I try to avoid do its high water weight affect, but all of the nutritional benefits listed above outweight the short-term weight gain.

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11. Posted by daniel m on Sat, May 26, 2007, 9:22 pm PDT

yes i would like to know how to make the soup, also please will someone email to me. thank you

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12. Posted by bjinclass on Sun, May 27, 2007, 6:15 pm PDT

This is extremely great information on watermelon. Not that I will remember every nutrient learned; I will remember how great it is for every body and the facts on the white and yellow parts of the melon tips it all off! This is invaluable information. Why don't doctors preach about eating quality food such as the watermelon? Thanks

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13. Posted by on Sun, May 27, 2007, 6:43 pm PDT

Beware of watermelons grown in Hermiston, Oregon. This is too close to the Hanford Nuclear facility (where the radioactive waste has leaked into the ground) and the Umatilla Army Weapons Depot (where God knows what has leaked into the ground). The watermelons grown here are a health hazard. Don't buy Hermiston watermelons or anything else grown in that region.

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14. Posted by jing or beth on Sun, May 27, 2007, 7:41 pm PDT

very educational!

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15. Posted by shortbballgurl432 on Tue, May 29, 2007, 3:53 pm PDT

Way to go watermelon! I love watermelon too, because it isn't very sticky either, like on your fingers when you're done with it. Oranges are really sticky.

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16. Posted by Pat on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:44 pm PDT

It is great that watermelon has such a high water content (referring to previous comment) because most people don't drink enough water as it is and you pee it out anyways (water weight? seriously diet conscious).

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17. Posted by Angel A on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:46 pm PDT

Would love to get the soup recipe...

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18. Posted by Jessica on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT

Watermelon also raises your pH level--which in itself is an all-over disease fighter.

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19. Posted by yoonyoonhwan on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:53 pm PDT

LOVE WATERMELON!!! I could live off it!

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20. Posted by Seedy Character on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:57 pm PDT

Watermelon is very good for you true but the article failed to tell more about the lycopene. It comes from the red melons, not the yellow. It is also more healthy and gives you a better pick me up than coffee.

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21. Posted by morgancesa@sbcglobal.net on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:07 pm PDT

Definitely excited about this one. Watermelon season is my favorite time of year. My best friend and I often go to Gelsons' and buy a quarter of a melon and cut it in half to eat for lunch. Yum! Glad to know it's good for me too now!

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22. Posted by Tax Professional on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:10 pm PDT

Seedless watermelon, yummy!!!!

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23. Posted by vonanna22 on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:20 pm PDT

I love watermelon. Does anyone know where to buy it from so that it will be sweet year round? Imports anyone!

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24. Posted by goodqueenkathy on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:20 pm PDT

Love watermelon!! And who doesn't like to spit the seeds???

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25. Posted by mommomsquad on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:21 pm PDT

My husband will read this after I leave for work- yoohoo do not ask me why I need a watermelon fix anymore.

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26. Posted by marta p on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:27 pm PDT

great tips, thanks! Here in Italy is not yet season for watermelon, but it's - wow! - COMING! ;-)) Love to everybody

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27. Posted by jules on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:40 pm PDT

i am going to the store right after work and buy watermelon!!

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28. Posted by m_j_thomp on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:47 pm PDT

I love watermelon and I would also like to have the recipe for the soup.....

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29. Posted by eeyore92185@sbcglobal.net on Wed, May 30, 2007, 2:56 pm PDT

Any more smoothie recepies that contain watermenlon?

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30. Posted by adidasqueen1000 on Wed, May 30, 2007, 3:00 pm PDT

Mmmmm!! I love the slushie idea!! I want more of them.

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