Watermelon: A Great Juicy Treat

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The old saying about apples only goes so far. Once believed to keep "the Doctor" away, it is now becoming a fast fighter of plaque and other dental diseases.

This fruit is so easy to use and eat that no wonder it is often found in lunch bags across the world. Not only is it high in fiber which makes it a wonderful filler, it is also linked to lowering the risk of some heart diseases.

It can go in the oven, the blender or eaten raw. There really is no bad way to eat this fruit! The best recommendation I have though is to try your best to eat it with the peel on.

This is because the peel holds the most nutrients.. And make sure that if your leaving the peel on...WASH IT!

Although washing can be kind of a pain in the butt, it is necessary to remove any pesticides which are now so commonly used to deter worms and other insects from the sweet fruit. Now... that doesn't mean that every one you find is going to be covered in some kind of scientifically altered organism to prevent bugs from digging in before you can..

All it means is that you should use caution and wash first.

This is also a great fruit for lowering LDL Cholesterol levels.

Any way you slice it...

This is a filling and nutritious fruit that whether you are making breakfast or a snack you can do many things with a little slice of apple!

**As a side note** My youngest is the worst when it comes to this fruit! He doesn't like the texture of the peel and will spit it out each and every time. I highly suggest trying to get our kids to eat it seeing as that is where the most nutrients are held. Needless to say, by choosing a different apple kind (red over green) has helped cure him of his apple-peel-phobia!

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