Basic Information Watermelon is a vining herb that originates from southern Africa. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae familyA single vine can produce many fruits. To grow watermelon commercially, it is recommended that a grower have 1-3 beehives for each acre of land to improve and aid pollination.
It is part of the melon family and is related to cantaloupe, pumpkin, squash, zucchini, and other foods.
WATERMELON IS EXCELLENT EATEN RAW OR JUICED IN BIG, PINK, YUMMY GLASSFULLS OF DELICIOUSNESS.
Potential Benefits For Your Body
Heart Health
Artery Health
Kidney Health
Reduce chance of cancers
Eye Health
Immune Health
Alleviate arthritic pain
Help relieve asthma
Energy production
Protection against macular degeneration
-B vitamins can give you energy.
-Potassium may help control blood pressure, aid heart health, regulate heart beat, reduce chance of stroke. It can help to prevent kidney stones.
-Vitamin A & C both can help to prevent cancers, and heart disease.
-Vitamin A is good for healthy eyes.
-Vitamin C can boost immune health & decrease free radical damage.
-Lycopene is a carotenoid that may help reduce risk of certain cancers.
-Mild diuretic.
-Citrulline & arginine may help with heart health & artery health.
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Very good sources of:
Vitamin A (2 cups = 30% RDA)
Vitamin B1 (2 cups = 15% RDA)
Vitamin B6 (2 cups = 25% RDA)
Vitamin C (2 cups = 25% RDA)
Lycopene - more than any other food
Potassium (2 cups = 15% RDA)
Citrulline
Arginine
92% water weight
Small amounts of:
Magnesium
Calcium (2 cups = 2% RDA)
Copper
Folate
Iron (2 cups = 4% RDA)
Manganese
Phosphorus
Selenium
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin
B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin E
Zinc
For more detailed information about the nutrients in watermelon, please see The World's Healthiest Foods
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How cool is this...A chef at www.chefdepot.net shows us - you can carve the watermelon rind into a basket and fill it with "flowers" carved out of vegetables and fruits:
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This information has been compiled from various medical websites and books. However, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician about any medical condition or symptom. It is also important to seek the advice of a physician, registered dietitian, pharmacist, or other qualified health professional about the appropriateness of taking dietary supplements and their potential interactions with medications.
Sources:
University Of Georgia
The World's Healthiest Foods
Wikipedia
www.watermelon.org
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