In the last month of summer and the first half of autumn, one of the most favorite delicacies of Russians are watermelons and melons. These fruits of the pumpkin family are very tasty and fragrant, well refresh and quench your thirst in the hot season. In addition, watermelons and melons contain many useful substances that have a beneficial effect on health.
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Vitamins in Watermelons
The watermelon pulp is 90% water and has a very low calorie content (according to various estimates, from 27 to 38 calories per 100 grams). At the same time, watermelon is almost free of fats. This allows you to classify this fruit as a dietary product.
Watermelons are characterized by a diverse vitamin composition. Ascorbic acid has the highest concentration: 100 grams of pulp contains about 8% of the daily intake of vitamin C. Given that watermelons are usually eaten in fairly significant quantities, they can be considered a good source of ascorbic acid.
In addition to vitamin C, watermelon pulp contains B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folic acid), vitamin PP, carotene and tocopherol. There are also useful minerals in the composition of watermelon: iron, magnesium, potassium, as well as a little phosphorus and calcium. In addition, the pulp of watermelon is rich in easily digestible natural sugars, dietary fiber, pectin and organic acids.
Regular consumption of watermelons in food heals the cardiovascular and nervous systems, removes sand from the kidneys, improves liver and intestines, improves immunity and slows down the aging process. Watermelon is also an excellent product for spending fasting days.