Watermelon
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a heavy oval shaped fruit with a hard and thick outer skin, red inner flesh, and small black seeds. Some varieties come without the little seeds, which can be a nuisance when eating watermelon.
Health benefits of Watermelon
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Watermelon
Watermelon can be picked by knocking on the outer skin and listening for a hollow sound.
Climate and origin
Watermelon is thought to have originated from the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. A fruit notorious for growing in hot climates with little water, watermelon is hearty and will grow almost anywhere warm.
Taste
Watermelon has a very sweet taste and mushy texture.
Miscellaneous information
One of the most hybridized fruits, watermelons can be found with yellow or orange flesh, and even with a purple black skin. Although seedless varieties of watermelon exist, the seeds are edible and very high in iron.
Similar tasting produce
Cantaloupe, Honeydew
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 30 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.15g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 7.6g | 3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% | ||
| Total Sugars 6.2g | 12% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.61g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 8.1mg | 9% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.24mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 7mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 112mg | 2% | ||
| Phosphorus 11mg | 1% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||