Watermelon Gets a Low-Sugar Makeover
Sweet, juicy watermelon is a perennial summertime favorite, naturally rich in nutrients such as cancer-fighting lycopene, vitamin A, and potassium. Unfortunately, it also packs a big glycemic punch, making it a less favorable choice for people with diabetes. But good news may be coming to a supermarket near you. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) reports that the agency's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new breed of watermelon that contains the same nutrients in conventional varieties, but cuts the sugar content by over 50 percent. According to USDA, the ARS has shared the new lower carb melon with growers, and hopes to see the watermelons "showing up in produce aisles by summer's end."
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