Any Way You Slice It, Watermelons Are a Treat!

May to August is the perfect time to enjoy a family favorite treat:  watermelon!  Since it is the peak season, grocery stores and farmers' markets will have a huge supply of this delicious, juicy fruit at a low cost.  Watermelon is also a tasty, low-calorie way to stay hydrated in the summer heat and is full of nutrition that is important for your family's health.

How to Select:

• Look for a watermelon with bright skin, firm, and free of cuts
• Choose one that feels heavy for it's size.  "Water" melons contain more than 90% water and the ripest ones have the most water.
• The underside should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground to ripen.
• Cut watermelon will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to Prepare:

• Wash watermelon thoroughly.
• Cut watermelon in half and remove the rind to eat.

How to Serve:

• Cut watermelon for a refreshing snack in the summer.
• Let kids use a melon baller to scoop watermelon out and make melon kabobs.
• Make homemade Watermelon Pops
• Try cooling down with a Cool Melon Slushie