I really like watermelon. So much that I dressed up as one for Halloween. I actually considered digging it up and putting it on for a pic this morning (slash wearing it out for the day) but have decided against it for heat reasons. SO, this is bananas, and by that I mean watermelon. to be exact. Check these out and you’ll understand my fascination:
And surprisingly, they’re not freaky genetically modified watermelon; they were just grown in a box!
COOL. The concept behind square ‘melons is that they take up less room than round ones, meaning easier transportation and storage. But they don’t run cheap – they cost around $75 each! And while watermelon always takes the lead during the summer time as one of my favorite fruits, that’s a bit more then I’m willing to pay.
But on to the good stuff, a regular old watermelon costs ~$7.00 when in season – and we’re there! End of July through August is prime watermelon buying/eating time. W’melon is super water dense (about 92% h20 to be exact)- and all that agua means it has a much lower calorie content than other fruits, comin’ in at 48 calories a cup.
It’s also loaded in vitamins and minerals, and that little antioxidant that makes it RED: Lycopene. Lycopene in watermelon is the same antioxidant found in tomatoes, and is known for it’s awesome cancer-preventative properties.
So get your hands on that delish fruit for your weekend and try a spin on my fam’s fave watermelon feta salad … OR, get your hands on these rad kicks….
I already made this at home this week – delicious and it was so great in the midst of the summer. Thanks!
those are CRAZY lookin’!! and if they are easier and cheaper to transport, how come they are so much more expensive???