Hi there, Monica Reinagle here. Thanks for tuning in to this week's nutrition diva

podcast. Summer officially begins this weekend,

here in the Northern Hemisphere anyway.

And to celebrate, I have a little quiz for you to test

your summer nutrition savvy.

Can you get a perfect score?

If you're a long-time listener, I bet you can.

And now, are you ready for our summertime nutrition quiz?

Question number one, true or false, eating certain foods can repel mosquitoes.

True. Eating garlic may give you some mild protection against mosquitoes, both from the odor on your breath, as well as the

sulfur compounds that you emit through your skin when you eat garlic.

Smearing garlic-scented lotion on your skin is even more effective, but it has some obvious

drawbacks. In the end though, scientists estimate that genetics account for

about 85% of our attractiveness to mosquitoes.

So we mosquito magnets may have to reconcile ourselves to our fate.

For more foods that can help repel mosquitoes see my episode what to eat to avoid mosquito bites.

Question number two, true or false, watermelon is a good way to stay hydrated.

True. Watermelon is over 90% water and it also contains

potassium and other electrolytes so it's just like those sports drinks but with less

sugar. Other superhydrating fruits and

vegetables include cucumbers, grapes, honeydew, cantalope, celery, and tomatoes.

Question number three, true or false. Air conditioning makes you gain weight. This one is false.

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