(HealthDayNews) -- If you're looking for a quick and healthy snack, try a slice of watermelon.
Watermelon contains lypocene, the antioxidant that gives the fruit its color and one of the reasons the American Heart Association certifies watermelon as heart-healthy.
On average, a watermelon is 92 percent water and 8 percent natural sugar, according to Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. So a one-cup serving of diced watermelon has no fat, lots of vitamins and minerals, and about 49 calories.
When buying a watermelon, look for one that's heavy, symmetrical, and shiny green with a pale or creamy yellow bottom.
