Did you know Watermelon contains choline which may help reduce Chronic Inflammation?

Did you Know? 

W a ter m elo n c o n ta in s a n

antioxidant called lycopene, which helps fight cancer

causing agents in the body. Watermelon also contains

choline which may help reduce chronic inflammation.

Recipe Courtesy of Hungry-Girl.com

TOVA’S FLAVORFUL SIMPLE SUMMER RECIPE PICK:
Jicama Watermelon Salad
Recipe Courtesy of Hungry-Girl.com
Cook & Prep Time:10 Minutes
Crunchy, sweet, and a little schmancy! Attack your
hunger and your summer food rut at once with this
special (yet so simple) salad…..
1/2 of recipe (about 1 1/4 cups): 110 calories,
4g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 176mg sodium, 16g
carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 4g protein

Picture from:  www.hungry-girl.com/weeklyrecipes

Ingredients:
 2 cups cubed watermelon
 1/2 cup jicama thinly sliced into 2-inch strips
 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, if available)
 1 tbsp. balsalmic vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp. chopped basil

Directions:
Place watermelon and jicama into a wide , shallow bowl. Toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with feta cheese and black pepper, drizzle with olive oil and balsalmic vinegar, and top with basil!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS


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