1. Look at the color of the skin; choose a brightly colored and not too shiny or dull.

2. Employ the thump test, though the best option is weight -a ripe one is  heavy for its size.

3. Combine watermelon, cucumber and cantaloupe for a summer salad.

4. Puree watermelon and place in popsicle molds.

5.Freeze until you have refreshing melon-pops.

6.Combine kiwi, lime juice and watermelon in blender.

7.Drink watermelon nutrition facts when you don’t have time to eat them.

8.Puree watermelon, kiwi and cantaloupe and mix with Greek yogurt for a summer gazpacho.

9.Blend 1 cup of watermelon and combine with 1 shot of tequila for a healthy low calorie margarita!

10.You can add low calorie fruit like watermelon  to take advantage of the health benefits of watermelon without sacrificing the things you love—like margaritas!