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5 Reasons to Eat More Watermelon

Creative Ways to fit it in

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Fresh produce in the summer is healthy snacking heaven, but few options bring more to the plate than watermelon.

Not only is it tasty, but it’s also packed with positive benefits, according to Melissa Keeney, RDN, clinical nutrition manager at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Keeney offers up five health benefits of watermelon and a few creative ways to incorporate it into your diet.

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