You might want to stop throwing away your watermelon rind... here's what the USDA says

In Nashville, a common practice when consuming watermelon is to eat the juicy red center and discard the rest. This is a widespread habit among many people. The watermelon rind, in particular, is often thrown away.

Further information on the potential uses of watermelon rind is available from the USDA, according to a report from FOX 17 WZTV Nashville, for those interested in learning more about reducing food waste.