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July 27, 2017

The Best Way to Cut Watermelon Into Sticks

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Here’s how to cut watermelon into easy-to-eat, grab-and-go sticks that are perfect for kids. If you haven’t tried this yet, you should!
How to Cut Watermelon Into Sticks

The term “life changing” is grossly overused on the internet, so I’ll avoid that hyperbole here.

But I will say: This method of cutting watermelon is summer changing.

Once you try it, there’s no going back. When you cut watermelon into sticks, it’s easy for little hands to grab and eat. It also makes it simple to keeping cutting it into cubes or chunks if that’s what you’re going for.

  You might also like: The Easy Way To Cut A Mango

Is watermelon healthy?

Yes! Watermelon is 92% water, so it’s super-hydrating. It also contains nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.

The pigment that makes watermelon red, called lycopene, is an antioxidant that may help protect the skin from UV rays. It’s also been studied for its potential to reduce the risk of diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Watermelon actually has higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or veggie.

How to Pick a Good Watermelon

There’s nothing better than cutting into a winning watermelon. Here are some tips on choosing one, from the National Watermelon Promotion Board:

  • Avoid any melons with bruises, cuts, or dents (scratches are okay)
  • Choose a heavy melon–that means it’s juicy
  • Look for a creamy yellow spot on the melon, where it sat on the ground and ripened
  • Don’t worry about cracks inside, it’s still good to eat

Ended up with a so-so melon? Cut into chunks and blend into juice, along with a squeeze of lemon juice. Or freeze in chunks and toss in a food processor to make watermelon “sorbet”.

The easy way to cut watermelon into sticks

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How to Cut Watermelon Into Sticks

How To Cut Watermelon Into Sticks

Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Materials

  • Watermelon
  • Long, sharp knife (such as a chef's knife)

Instructions

  1. Cut watermelon in half around the middle (not stem-to-stem).
  2. Place one half on a flat surface, cut side down. Slice into strips about two inches wide, then rotate the melon 90 degrees and cut two-inch strips going the other way.
  3. Repeat with the other half.
  4. Pull apart the sticks and enjoy!
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How to Cut Watermelon Into Sticks

Hi! I'm Sally, a dietitian-mom.

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Filed Under: Learn How, Nutrition Advice + Ideas Tagged With: fruit, healthy snacks, summer, watermelon

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  1. Heather says

    July 31, 2017 at 11:39 am

    okay, this was a great idea! I never though about sticks. I just usually do cubes. Thank you for posting this 🙂

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    • Sally says

      July 31, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      You’re welcome! Hope it’s helpful to you.

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