Words Francesca Specter. Photograph Shutterstock
We can’t get enough of the Insta-trend for #watermelonpizza – thick slices of watermelon topped with ingredients like fruit and yoghurt for a great breakfast or prosciutto, rocket and feta as a healthier alternative to pizza. And that’s not all. Ever more popular watermelon juice makes a great post-workout drink as it’s hydrating, packs in heart-healthy antioxidant lycopene, and an amino acid called citruline – good for muscle strength. Then there’s crunchy, moreish watermelon seeds for healthy snacks. Holland & Barrett nutritionist Elizabeth Wall says they’re higher in protein, but lower in calories than pumpkin seeds and almonds – and they contain a handy boost of iron, magnesium and potassium too.