Does anyone have a fool-proof way to select a good watermelon? I've tried selecting the ones that have some yellow on them, the ones that have a hollow thump sound, the ones that don't have a bit of vine left on the end, but it still seems hit and miss with finding good ones.

Also, how bad are non-organic watermelons? I never eat them unless they are organic, but my husband eats about one a day.

Lots of love to all of you,

Wendi
XOXOXO

I am absolutely going nuts over watermelon now.. Have it almost three times a week and I mean large servings of it. As I always say to my kids, way betterthan having a bad of skittles)))))

I say go ahead and enjoy. It is in season and the prices are dropping for this one altleast, so I know I will enjoy it for few more weeks

Take care
A Iyer

I have only just found non organic at £3 each, found organic tonight £5 each..which is a lot..

Hmm..will try both and compare!

I have been massively addicted to watermelon for the last year or so and have indulged my craving to it's full extent. I was a little afraid that I would get flabby from the "sugar" in the watermelon, but I'm here to tell you that if anything, my skin appears more cellulite free than ever and I usually eat a lot of watermelon every day. The grocer at Whole Foods says to look for a dried out stem to find the perfect watermelon. He claims that a green stem means that the melon will not be ripe, but if it is dried out, you will have a delicious watermelon. He also says that thumping doesn't work! Not that I ever knew what I was listening for!

look for a yellow or cream colored ground spot on the melons belly.

look for heavy filled out ends, rather than pointy ends.

look for sugar beads bubbling out the rind.

I just planted some sugar baby's in the garden. Anyone tried to grow them? I will be delighted if I can grow my own in the summertime.

hehe.. I tap mine..lol mind you saying that my friend randomly brought me some last week..and they were gorgeous!!

got to get lots more..perfect mono eating mmm could go for days and days on them!

how important is organic vs. conventional watermelon?

does anyone have a strong opinion/preference?

I am lucky if I can find any at all!! so conventional has to do..organic is double the price..but I may treat myself in a couple weeks!

I have never seen organic watermelon. I will always buy organic if it is available and affordable.

£2.49 conventional..upto £2.99

Organic £5 ... or..halves for £1.75.. have been getting the organic halves on the walk home..very yummy!

I've had watermelon for my main meals the last several days. YUM!

Sarah
[goingbananasblog.com]

Totally inspriring this thread - I am NOT a watermelon lover but am going to give it a shot!

I cant stand the texture..but I love to drink them..with 3-5 limes...Mmmmm

I love the texture. I love to squish it in my mouth and make it "melt" and crunch at the same time.

have you tried putting them in the blender with some ice cubes? Best thirst squelcher round

Can you eat the skin? Or blend it?

well...i would be happy if my obsession was about watermelons...Im in the coconut clan, but its wayyy too much fat!!

WAtermelons are like, 99,999% water?? Thats a nice healthy craving, lucky you

cocoa_nibs Wrote:
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> For the last few weeks I have been on a wild
> watermelon trip. Most every morning (and night!) I
> eat a large half water melon. I eat other things
> as well (other fresh fruit, veggies, sprouts, some
> dried fruit, avocado, some cooked items, like
> steamed veggies, beans/lentils, rice or potato).
> I make sure I eat it separately from other food.
>
> What's that craving? Any ideas? Should I be
> concerned about the sugar overload? Or the cooling
> properties of the fruit?
>
>
> Any advice much appreciated.
>
> Boy, the are SO good!! Crunch, slurp....

If you have hypoglycemic tendencies...juice the whole watermelon INCLUDING the rind. I'm on a watermelon kick these days because it's in season and priced reasonably. Watermelon ONLY first thing in the morning. Melons food combine poorly so eat them alone.

rufio Wrote:
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> Can you eat the skin? Or blend it?

See above post. Yes the rind is edible...as well as the seeds.

Right now I'm on watermelon exclusively and will probably stay on it till the fall.....love it...it happens every summer like clock work, it's what summers are made for, ha,ha!

F1

Can someone please clear how badly watermelons rank on the pesticide scale if they are conventional?

I had the choice today between:

-pre-sliced organic watermelon
-seedless conventional
-seeded conventional

I opted for the seeded conventional... I avoid anything pre-cut like the plague!

*shakes fist* I don't know where the mountain of organic watermelons went, but I hope they're back soon!

I bought three big ones (conventional) today. I am struggling (see other post), so hopefully, this will help.


Why do you avoid anything pre-cut like the plague,phantom?

Oxidation, less freshness. I want to cut/bite the fruit myself to get the most love and nutrition. >8)

Makes sense, phantom.

I put the left over half face down on a plate or cover it with cellophane if it's already been doug into and put it in the fridge. Luckily oxidation can barely get to it before I'll finish it up! :>

Do have to say that those ready-cut pineapple or melon pieces are a godsend on the go. I am a touring musician, think eating out of gas stations (going bananas!) and airports... A fruitcup is sometimes as good as it gets.

Okay - so what is the skinny on blending - or juicing? I just juice the rind? and blend the fruit? Then mix?

I am with you cocoa nibs with fruit on the go. Sometimes it is all you can get - the other day we had to stop while travelling at a gas station and all I could find (luckily) was a lone pear sitting in a basket. After a good wash, I sunk into it and was so thrilled not to be eating packaged ritz bitz crackers or whoppers that my friends were comsuming. Ugh.

I juice the whole lot

I prefer blended, I blend all the pink and all the white with 2 limes. DONE!