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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Oregon House bill would raise taxes in 13 cash-strapped counties ... Central Point man dies in Upper Applegate Road crash ... Week's temperatures forecast to peak at 111 on Thursday ... Oregon House bill would raise taxes in 13 cash-strapped counties ... Central Point man dies in Upper Applegate Road crash ... Week's temperatures forecast to peak at 111 on Thursday ... Food for Thought: Watermelon is the perfect smoothie ingredient Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 24, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 24, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK Whether you’re trying to achieve wellness goals or just looking for simple ways to add more nutrient-rich food sources into your family’s diet, now is the time to dust off that blender or juicer. Naturally sweet and nutritious, watermelon is a great addition to drinks that nourish and replenish the body. For years, health professionals have touted the many benefits found in nature — especially in fruits such as watermelon. Whether you need to flush out toxins or reduce bloating, healthy and hydrating watermelon is the all-natural solution conveniently found at your local grocer’s produce section. Packed with arginine and citrulline, watermelon may help improve blood flow. The watermelon’s high water and potassium level may also help the body flush out unwanted fluids. Plus, watermelon is said to have a diuretic effect, which helps the body beat bloating. The following cocktail recipes all feature this star ingredient, which along with other healthful ingredients, offer natural solutions for common conditions. When incorporating these delicious drinks into your family’s diet, use a strong blender when you can. This will help retain essential phytonutrients and antioxidants within the blended mixture. Many conventional juicers require you to throw away the pulp, which means throwing out these bonus health benefits. For more refreshing ways to add nutrients to your diet, visit watermelon.org. — Family Features EASY RECIPE: Watermelon Zapper Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon cubes 1/3 large lemon, peeled 1 1 /2 tablespoons peeled fresh ginger 2 medium carrots Juice all ingredients in conventional juicer. In blender, place watermelon first then remaining ingredients. Turn blender on low until watermelon is liquefied then gradually increase speed. Blend 2 minutes. — Family Features NUMBER TO KNOW 92 percent: Did you know that watermelon is approximately 92 percent water? Or that the world has more than 1,200 cultivars of the fruit? We think of watermelon as being primarily pink, but some of these other types have yellow, red or white flesh. — More Content Now FOOD QUIZ Which country is the top producer of watermelon? A. China B. United States C. Chile D. Turkey Answer at bottom of rail. WORD TO THE WISE yuzu: The yuzu is a tart, aromatic East Asian citrus fruit that tastes like a heady mixture of every citrus fruit you can imagine and looks a bit like a miniature yellow or green grapefruit with uneven skin. The yuzu is native to China but is now widely cultivated in Japan as well as California. Yuzu kosho is a spicy Japanese sauce made from the zest of yellow or green yuzu, chile peppers and salt. — Cookthink THE DISH ON… ‘The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook,’ edited by Kate White This illustrated cookbook features more than 100 recipes from legendary mystery authors. Whether you’re planning a sinister dinner party or whipping up some comfort food perfect for a day of writing, you’ll find plenty to savor in this cunning collection. Full-color photography is featured throughout, along with mischievous sidebars revealing the links between food and foul play. Contributors include Lee Child, Mary Higgins Clark, Harlan Coben, Nelson DeMille, Gillian Flynn, Sue Grafton, Charlaine Harris, James Patterson, Louise Penny, Scott Turow, and many more. — Quirk Books FOOD QUIZ ANSWER A. China is the leading watermelon producer. More Content Now MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 24, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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