To taste a watermelon is to know “what the angels eat,” Mark Twain proclaimed. The angels, however, would have gagged if they had eaten the watermelon’s wild ancestor—a bitter fruit with hard, ...

A cacophony of barking alerts me to the cardboard box delivered to my front door. Packed inside is a single sheet of white corrugated plastic folded into what looks like a large suitcase. My canine ...

Watermelon for weight loss is a new trend that’s taking off on TikTok. The watermelon diet is billed as a weight-loss and detox method that is attempted for several days in a row – some people commit ...

Watermelon is delicious and hydrating, and that's a fact. And some social media users took that notion a little too far recently, turning it into a "diet" or a "detox." The watermelon diet is a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit: sweet, juicy, and brightly colored enough to instantly elevate any picnic, barbecue, or cocktail party. But to protect you, your family, and your guests ...

It’s not a myth: You really do need to slap them and listen carefully. By Genevieve Ko Don’t worry, it’s not just you. It’s hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is ...

What to look, listen, and feel for before you choose your next melon. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work ...

When you consider that a watermelon is 92% water, it’s no wonder the fruit is a bona fide staple during the hottest months of the year. But not every melon is as tasty as it is hydrating: All too ...

It’s hydrating, to start. Here’s what else experts had to say about this warm-weather treat — along with some refreshing recipes. Credit...Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: ...