Watermelon,
a fruit native to Southern Africa, is today cultivated in almost all the
countries with a tropical or temperate climate.
It has a very
thick and hard rind, with a fleshy center. There are five different varieties
of watermelons, including Yellow Watermelon, Orangeglo, Moon and Stars,
Cream of Saskatchewan and Melitopolski, differing in their colors as
well as sizes.
Water melons
have a very high water content, which makes them extremely refreshing,
especially during summers. At the same time, they are low in calories and
have almost no fats, making them one of the healthiest fruits.
If you want
to know more about the health and nutrition benefits of eating watermelons,
browse further.
Nutritional Value of Watermelon
Given below
is the amount of nutrients present in 100 gm of watermelon:
Calcium
- 7 mg
Carbohydrate
- 7.55 gm
Fats - 0.15
gm
Fluoride -
1.5 mcg
Iron - 0.24
mg
Magnesium -
10 mg
Phosphorus
- 11 mg
Potassium -
112 mg
Protein - 0.61
gm
Sodium - 1
mg
Sugars - 6.20
gm
Total Dietary
Fiber - 0.4 gm
Total Folate
- 3 mcg
Vitamin A -
569 IU
Vitamin C -
8.1 mg
Water - 91.45
gm
Energy - 30
kcal
Carotenoids (Lycopene,
Phytofluene, Phytoene, Beta-Carotene, Lutein and Neurosporene) are some
of the many properties found in the Watermelon.
Health & Nutrition
Benefits of Eating Watermelons
Watermelons,
being rich in potassium, help keep salt from raising blood pressure and
might diminish the risk of kidney stones also.
It is said that
watermelons strengthen the immune system and help the body in fighting
off infection, also Watermelon is a very concentrated source of the carotenoids,
which have been credited with cancer-preventing properties.
Consumption
of water melons has been found to result in alleviation of some of the
symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Watermelon is
rich in some of the most important antioxidants and helps the body in neutralizing
free radicals and thus, diminishes the risk of colon cancer.
The antioxidants
in watermelons help reduce the risk of heart attack in individuals, also
Watermelon is very low in calories, making it the perfect snack for those
who are trying to lose weight.
Watermelons
have been associated with reducing the airway spasm that occurs in asthma.
The beta carotene
present in water melon helps keeps your vision sharp, especially at night
also Watermelons have been linked with easing inflammation and preventing
the occurrence of diabetes.
I consider Watermelon
the perfect snack fro your children and for your company. It is the perfect
snack to keep your body tuned and in good shape.
To Your health.
. . .
In My Own Words,
EDMUND DESOTO
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