If you enjoy a slice of watermelon or cantaloupe this time of year, please continue
to indulge.

Why?
Both fruits offer a number of benefits but if wrinkled skin and aches and pain
are something you or a loved one is dealing with, eat more of both fruits.

First up, Cantaloupe.
Before investing in pricey creams and potions, try eating more cantaloupe.
The orange melon brims with beta-carotene, which improves moisture
and reduces inflammation so skin looks younger.

And now onto Watermelon.
Suffering from minor aches and pains?
Eat a slice (or two) of watermelon 3 to 5 times a week.
The red fruit brims with lycopene, a nutrient that tamps down pain-causing
inflammation within 24 hours.

And lastly, if you tire of a slice of either fruit, switch things up and try the
refreshing recipes listed below.

a) Citrus-Melon Smoothie!
Ingredients:
1 small cantaloupe
1 cup of orange sherbet
2 Tbs. of lemon juice
2 Tbs. of lime juice
2 Tbs. of honey
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
To make:
Scoop out enough flesh from cantaloupe halves to equal 2 cups; cut into 1″
pieces. If desired, reserve scooped-out halves. In a blender, combine cantaloupe
pieces, sherbet, lemon and lime juice, honey and vanilla. Cover; puree until smooth.
Divide between glasses, or if desired, serve in cantaloupe halves.
Calories per serving-240, Prot-2g, Carbs-55g.

b) Watermelon Sherbet-
You may be tempted to reach for a bowl of vanilla Ice cream or have a chocolate
Sundae, but if calories are a concern, this is the low-cal Summer treat for you.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of sugar
5 cups of (1″) cubes seedless watermelon
1 1/2 cups of strawberries, trimmed and quartered
1 Tbs. of lime juice
1 tsp. of grated lime zest
To make:
Line a 9″ pan with foil. In a pot, mix sugar and 1/4 cup of water; bring to a boil.
Cook until sugar dissolves, about 1 min.; let cool. In a food processor or blender,
puree watermelon, strawberries, lime juice and zest and the sugar water.
Transfer to a pan. Freeze until firm, about 4 hrs. Lift from the pan.
Cut into 1″ chunks. Puree. Return to the pan; freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Calories per serving-120, Prot-1g. Carbs-34g.

Sources:
* A Taste of Home Magazine
* Farmer’s Market Magazine, 6/23/22 Edition
* Journal of Alternative Nutrition

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