Watermelon is rich in citrulline and lycopene, powerful plant compounds linked to lowering blood pressure and relieving muscle soreness. This salad, lightly adapted from a recipe on themediterraneandish.com, pairs it with cucumber, another thirst-quencher that adds fiber and other nutrients. Serves 8. – Susan Puckett Honey-Lime Dressing: · 2 tablespoons honey · 2 tablespoons lime juice · 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil · ½ teaspoon salt

A can of tomato soup and the makings of a grilled cheese sandwich can warm your belly and your soul in a hurry on cold and dreary days. You get a dose of vitamin C, lycopene, and potassium from the tomatoes, protein and calcium from the cheese, and some quality fiber-rich carbs from bread, if you choose wisely. Leftovers freeze great. And the possibilities for embellishing are endless. Add white beans, sausages, and cooked spinach and you have a hearty meal in one. 6-8 servin