Despite the popular belief that
watermelon is just water and sugar, watermelon is actually a nutrient dense
food. It provides high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and just
a small number of calories.
Watermelon is a fruit
that grows on a vine-like flowering plant native to Southern Africa. It was
cultivated in the Nile River Valley, in Egypt, and eventually in China,
roughly 1,000 years ago. Now, watermelon is grown around the world, and in 44 of
the 50 states in America. It is specifically selected to grow larger and
juicier, resulting in the huge fruits that many of us are familiar with.
The green outer rind is hard and fleshy, and rarely eaten, while the interior
is soft, red or pink flesh containing many seeds; this is the part of watermelon which
is typically eaten.
As for accessing
the total medicinal benefits of watermelons, it is
highly dependent on the variety of watermelon and the ripeness. Beta-carotene
and lycopene are usually available in high quantities once the watermelon is
completely ripe, and don’t be afraid to eat the watermelon rind; there are
quite a few nutrients in there as well, particularly roughage and fiber.
Nutritional
Value Of Watermelon
Serving size: 2 cups diced (10 oz / 280 g)
Calories: 80 (Calories from Fat 0)
Calories: 80 (Calories from Fat 0)
Total Fat: 0g (0%)
Total Carbohydrate: 21g (7%)
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugars: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugars: 20g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0%)
Sodium: 0mg (0%)
Potassium: 270mg (8%)
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 0mg (0%)
Potassium: 270mg (8%)
Protein: 1g
Vitamin A: (30%)
Vitamin C: (25%)
Calcium: (2%)
Iron: (4%)
Vitamin C: (25%)
Calcium: (2%)
Iron: (4%)
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