Watermelons are a classic summer favorite. Sweet and refreshing, they perk up picnics and bring the cool to any cookout.
While some people like to thump a watermelon and listen for a certain sound, here’s the best way to choose the perfect fruit:

Look for a round, oval or oblong-shaped watermelon that …

I love soybeans! I eat a couple bags a week. You’ve probably eaten them too. Most sushi restaurants offer salted edamame beans as an appetizer.

Now, normally you’ll find them frozen in the natural foods section of any supermarket. So you’d assume you’re buying a natural, earthy-friendly food, right?

Not always. A …

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Watermelons are a classic summer favorite. Sweet and refreshing, they perk up picnics and bring the cool to any cookout.

While some people like to thump a watermelon and listen for a certain sound, here’s the best way to choose the perfect fruit:

• Look for a round, oval or oblong-shaped watermelon that feels heavy for its size; this indicates it’s juicy and fresh.
• Inspect the watermelon’s exterior. Look for a firm, symmetrical watermelon that’s free of bruises, cuts or dents.
• Turn it over. The underside of a watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

Don’t forget to wash all fruits and vegetables, including watermelon, in fresh running water. Dry with a clean paper towel before slicing and serving.

FYI: On average, a 5-pound watermelon will yield 11 cups of edible fruit.

Tune in tomorrow for our Fourth of July recipe: a party-ready Americana Basket.

Photo courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board

Visit The GO Diet for more information about going organic and living healthier starting now. www.thegodiet.com

I love soybeans! I eat a couple bags a week. You’ve probably eaten them too. Most sushi restaurants offer salted edamame beans as an appetizer.

Now, normally you’ll find them frozen in the natural foods section of any supermarket. So you’d assume you’re buying a natural, earthy-friendly food, right?

Not always. A new report claims many natural soybeans and soy foods are actually processed with a toxic chemical, but still labeled as natural.

Beyond the Bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry, released by the The Cornucopia Institute, found a chemical solvent called hexane is almost always used in conventional soy protein ingredients and oils. Hexane separates soy oil from soy protein and fiber.

Hexane is a neurotoxin and poses serious risk to workers, the environment and anyone consuming foods contaminated with it. Luckily, hexane is not allowed during the processing of organic foods.

Via SustainableBusiness.com.

Visit The GO Diet for more information about going organic and living healthier starting now. www.thegodiet.com

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