I heard that the skins of fruits are the most nutritious. Is this true for watermelon rinds? If so does it outweigh the dangers of ingesting potential pesticides?
2007-07-02 09:50:15 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
The general rule of thumb is that the skin is the most nutritious part of the fruit or veggie.
However, since most people don't eat the rind, unless pickled, then any nutritional information is based upon eating the meat (pulp) of the watermelon.
supposedly, the red part contains a lot of lycopene which is supposed to be a good anti-oxidant.
2007-07-02 09:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Pesticides are used heavily on commercial watermelons. I would go organic if you really want to eat the rind, but soak in biodegradable soap and warm water before you eat it.
2007-07-02 09:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watermelon rinds are also edible, and sometimes used as a vegetable. In China, they are stir-fried, stewed, or more often pickled. When stir-fried, the de-skinned and de-fruited rind is cooked with olive oil, garlic, chili peppers, scallions, sugar and rum (and provides a great way to utilize the whole watermelon). Pickled watermelon rind is also widespread in Russia, Ukraine, and Romania
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Fresh watermelon may be eaten in a variety of ways and is also often used to flavor summer drinks and smoothies.
A one-cup serving of watermelon will provide around 48 calories. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, with one serving containing 14.59 mg of vitamin C and 556.32 IU of vitamin A. Watermelon also provides significant amounts of vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene.
Grilled watermelon, known as watermelon steak due to its visual similarity to raw steak, has started to become a popular item in restaurants.
2007-07-02 10:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! Watermelon rind is extremely healthy and the best part of the fruit. Buy an organic one, juice it up and see what you think. I couldn't stand it myself! The fruit itself is supposed to be high in lycopene (important for men, prostate). New research shows apple skin is great for cancer treatment and prevention - check it out.
2007-07-04 20:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's not organic, don't eat it. It's very likely that it's soaked in pesticides. So either go organic, or settle with the red.
2007-07-02 10:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by amaranthoreily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy organic you don't need to worry about pesticides.
2007-07-02 10:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Matt3471 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it can make you sick
2007-07-02 12:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by rome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋