So the watermelon invasion has come in all the retail outlets of our cities. And there are many important facts about them that it will be useful and informative to learn before buying.
Watermelon is both a fruit and a vegetable
Because of its sweet taste, no one dares to call watermelon a vegetable, so it is referred to as a fruit. Yes, and watermelons grow from flowers pollinated by bees, and have seeds, like other fruits. But due to the fact that watermelon is grown together with green peas, corn, many attribute it to vegetables. And some even call watermelon a berry! Although in fact it belongs to the pumpkin family – to cucumbers, melons and pumpkins.
Watermelon has an edible rind
The flesh of the watermelon is sweet and juicy, and the rind is considered useless. In fact, in the peel – not only of watermelon – all useful substances and vitamins are concentrated. In China, watermelon peel is usually stewed, pickled and fried. Roasted watermelon seeds are also eaten there like regular seeds – a healthy snack.
There are 1200 varieties of watermelons in the world
In order not to confuse the buyer, watermelons were divided into 4 categories – with seeds, without them, small and yellow. But in reality there are many more. There are watermelons with beige pulp, there are watermelons with red, but as they ripen, yellow pulp, with varying degrees of saturation, red pulp, and so on.
Watermelon is 92 percent water
This is a great way to quench your thirst on a hot day without harming your figure. It is believed that skibka watermelon quenches thirst is tantamount to two glasses of water drunk. Watermelon contains a lot of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, which help to keep the water balance of the human body at the proper level.
Seedless Watermelons – Non-GMO
This type of watermelon is not artificially bred, it is not a hybrid. White seeds are empty shells that cannot produce seeds.
Watermelons come in different shapes
In Japan, square watermelons are grown – for this they are placed in cubic forms in order to limit growth and give parameters. Such watermelons are taken as souvenirs and they are quite expensive. Initially, they began to be made in such a way that they fit into the refrigerator without any problems and were stable, but the idea did not take root. Now watermelons are invented in different shapes – hearts, pyramids and others.
The largest watermelon
The largest watermelon, weighing 159 kg, was grown in the USA by Chris Kent in 2013. This record is included in the Guinness Book.
Low calorie watermelon
100 grams of watermelon contains 30 calories and 6,2 grams of sugar. Watermelon contains almost no fats and proteins, and 100 grams of this product contains 7,55 grams of carbohydrates.
Watermelon helps fight cancer
The red pulp of watermelon contains a lot of lycopene, an antioxidant that reduces the risk of oncology of the lungs, stomach and prostate gland.
Watermelon is very healthy
- The lycopene contained in watermelon reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers blood pressure. This antioxidant is also a great anti-inflammatory agent.
- Watermelon contains choline, which can reduce chronic inflammation and help support immunity.
- Watermelon contains a lot of dietary fiber that promotes healthy digestion and increases intestinal motility. Watermelon contains vitamin A, which helps skin and hair look healthier and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Drinking watermelon helps dissolve and remove kidney stones.
Delicious watermelons for you!