The Superfood Series: Watermelon - Wellness Wednesday

While usually eaten for its juicy red or yellow flesh, some cultures also use the thick rind for everything from pickling to stir-fries and stews. Even though it’s one of the heaviest fruits in the supermarket, these melons are surprisingly light in calories, yet still nutritious and delicious.

One of watermelon’s biggest health benefits is its 92% water content. So each bite is both refreshing and hydrating, and will contribute to your daily water intake. Despite its sweet taste, it’s low in calories, with just 87 in a large wedge (290g). So try reaching for a piece of watermelon next time you have a sugar craving. And it’s not all water, either - each wedge also has 1.7g of protein and 1.1g of dietary fiber. It also contains the antioxidant choline, which helps regulate muscle movement, memory, liver function and metabolism.

Cooking with watermelon

Watermelon is naturally refreshing - a perfect thirst quencher. It can also be grilled, pickled, blended or frozen to create delicious and sometimes surprising dishes. Pairing watermelon with things like balsamic dressing, lime juice, mint leaves or salty cheese complements its sweetness and adds a new dimension to its natural sugars. Try this simple watermelon, feta, and arugula salad - the perfect side dish for any meal.

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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