It is believed that the most useful watermelon ripens in August. But what are the benefits and harms of this product?
Publika.az introduces readers to 8 interesting facts about watermelon.
Watermelon is useful for athletes
If you want to take care of your physical health, and if you plan to do fitness or start jogging in the morning, it is worth learning about an amazing property of watermelon. This berry is rich in L-citrulline, an amino acid that prevents muscle pain. If you don’t want to suffer from burning muscle pain after a strenuous workout, drinking some fresh watermelon juice before your workout will help reduce soreness and thirst.
Watermelon rind and seeds can be eaten
As funny as it sounds, throwing away the watermelon rind is not recommended. First, they are delicious. Cut them into small pieces and put them in a blender with lemon, cucumber and ice. To taste, you can add sugar or mint. As a result, you will prepare not only a refreshing drink, but also a useful cocktail containing vitamins C, B1, B2, carotene, folic acid and pantothenic acid. It is not recommended to add seeds to the drink. But they are no different from sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Watermelon seeds are anti-inflammatory, improve skin condition, and contain iron, zinc, protein, and fiber.
Watermelon is a “fibrous” form of water
Watermelon contains sweet juicy fibers. The liquid content of this fruit is about 91%, which is perhaps why it is also one of the lowest-calorie sweets, with only 38 calories per 100 g of watermelon.
Watermelon is good for eyes and brain
A few slices of watermelon can improve your vision and mental abilities. Scientists came to this conclusion after finding high levels of vitamin A and vitamin B6 in its sweet fibers. First, it protects the eye from various infections and increases alertness, and secondly, it strengthens memory and increases the speed of thinking.
Watermelon protects against ultraviolet rays
It has long been proven that there are a number of products that can increase the body’s resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Watermelon is just one of them. Of course, the consumption of watermelon does not negate the use of sunscreen, but on the other hand, the lycopene contained in it has strong antioxidant properties and is able to resist the destructive power of sunlight.
Watermelon is also sugar
A ripe watermelon contains 5% to 13% easily digestible sugar. During ripening, fructose and glucose begin to be synthesized in the pulp. Sucrose is formed in watermelon during fruit storage. Therefore, in case of diabetes, it is recommended to use a small amount of freshly ripe watermelons, even after that, because it is not always possible to determine when the fruit was harvested.
Watermelon promotes the removal of toxins
Watermelon improves the digestive process, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and cleanses the kidneys and liver, and also helps remove cholesterol from the body. Watermelon is recommended for people who regularly face the problem of stone formation. By the way, if you have no serious reason to exclude watermelon from your diet, then you can consume up to 2-3 kg of watermelon per day.
It is easy to check the absence of nitrates in watermelon
Watermelon is considered one of the safest foods for the body. Its thick shell does not allow various harmful substances from the atmosphere to penetrate inside. However, in recent years, the number of watermelons grown with the use of nitrates has increased dramatically. Checking the “health” of a purchased watermelon is actually very simple. Cut a small slice and dip it in water. If the water is slightly cloudy after an hour and a half, then everything is fine, but if the water is bright pink, red or orange, it means that harmful substances were used in the cultivation of this fruit.
How to choose a delicious watermelon?
Choose medium-sized watermelons weighing no more than 5-7 kilograms.
The sweetest watermelons are those that are slightly flattened rather than oblong. Usually they have less seeds.
The tail of the watermelon should be dry and yellow – this is an indicator of its ripeness. A green tail indicates that the fruit is not yet ripe. And after that it is impossible to catch up.
A ripe sweet watermelon makes a dull sound when tapped and crunches when squeezed.
A good watermelon has a shiny rind and a yellow spot on one side.
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