Watermelon On The Go
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Always on the go? Take watermelon with you!
Watermelon is the perfect portable food, whether diced, sliced, balled or blended. Toss it in a jar and it’s your healthy go-to, whether a side, salad or hero of the meal. Use these tips for prepping, assembling and enjoying watermelon wherever life takes you!
Prep
Assemble & Enjoy
Benefits
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At The Gym
Watermelon is a source of citrulline – an amino acid being studied to prove its effectiveness in reducing muscle soreness.
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Everywhere
The vitamin C in watermelon may help bolster the immune system’s defenses against germs.
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At The Grocery Store
Watermelon is the best value in the produce section among fruit at only 16 cents per serving.*
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At A Party
You can use the whole watermelon(flesh, juice and rind) to serve up to 3 dozen people – that’s convenient!
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On The Field
The antioxidants found in watermelon may aid in recovery after exercise.
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In The Outdoors
Lycopene found in watermelon is studied for its protection from harmful UV rays.
*2017 Watermelon Purchase Survey, conducted by MyPoints.com. Inc, August 2007
Take It To Go
Stock up on portable containers and let watermelon be your “go-to” ingredient for all your on-the-go meal needs.
Watermelon On The Go Digital Lunchbox
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