Let's learn about watermelon and its benefits

adela.garcia (53)in #farms • 6 years ago

The watermelon here in my country we call it a pin (I do not know, if the word is lost by the translation), they say that it is sister of the melon and once I heard that they call it water melon because of its water. It is a fruit that was originally produced in Africa.

The Arabs are big consumers of this fruit since they consider it an effective detoxifying of the organism. The Arabs call it Sindia and consider it a fruit, which has the ability to cleanse the body and to solve certain diseases.

Form and size of watermelon

It has rounded shapes and large almost giant size, if we compare it to the rest of the fruits. It is considered one of the most refreshing fruits with a juicy and aromatic pulp. Eating watermelon, when it is very hot is a pleasure, but it is good to know that eating it is necessary to chew it very well, otherwise it would be indigestible.

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As you know when the watermelon is ripe

To know when the watermelon has reached its optimum ripeness point, you should hit its surface with your fingers. If it emits a hollow sound it indicates that the fruit is full of water and at the right point to be consumed. If the watermelon is still green, it can be left for a few days at room temperature until it ripens.

It is covered by a thick veined green shell and its interior is juicy white.

Watermelon, its main characteristics and health benefits

90% of the watermelon is water, each 250 grams of watermelon equals practically 220-230 cc of water. It provides vitamins A, B, C, E, potassium, magnesium and mineral salts. It is interesting to know that it contributes 4 times more vitamin A than orange. Watermelon is a purifying and antioxidant fruit. The contribution of magnesium and potassium, explains the virtues of this fruit to replace losses of mineral salts. It contains little fiber and its contribution in fat is minimal.

Watermelon has many calories ???

Watermelon is a fruit that provides few calories. It is easy to assimilate, to be digested without difficulty by the body, (taking into account the above said that you should chew very well).

What happens with the seeds and the watermelon rind

It has many seeds that stand out easily because the black of them stands out on the red of its pulp. It is interesting to know that the seeds are edible and in some regions of Asia they are roasted in the oven, or eaten fried, or ground like cereals to make bread. The shell of the watermelon can be confit and is used to flavor breads, puddings or sweet bread.

How is the texture of the watermelon and the main characteristics it gives us

The texture of the pulp is gritty and when it is put into the mouth it dissolves easily since 90% of it is water, it is rich in fructose (fruit sugar) and low in calories. Because of the amount of water it contains, it is an excellent diuretic, facilitating the expulsion of a large amount of impurities.

Imagine how beneficial is this fruit that provides more vitamin A than orange, contains calcium and iron but not in such high proportions, in short the properties of this fruit are helpful for the body, prevents infectious diseases.

Helps arthritis, rheumatism and sciatica, people who suffer from hypertension and obesity can consume their juice without this will generate some problems, also diabetics can also consume it in a moderate way and can even be consumed by mothers who are in lactation .

In case of intestinal constipation improves and accelerates intestinal transit. Not advising those people who suffer from diarrhea or intestinal problems. Its juice is good for people who have high fever, taking it strained and sips, provides nutrients, refreshes and calms thirst.

In which you can apply the pulp of the watermelon and with what combination

Its pulp, besides enjoying it alone, can be applied for different possibilities such as ice creams, fruit salads, such as Fruit Macedonia, sorbets etc. It's good to know what foods the watermelon combines with. Cereals and their derivatives (flour, noodles, bread) with sweet potatoes, potatoes and honey. It is best to eat it between meals, half an hour before or three hours after meals. Never as a dessert, because it dilutes digestive juices and slows digestion, or during breakfast and snack.

Did you know that there is a recipe for TOS based on watermelon?

Mix a cup of watermelon juice previously strained with 1 tablespoon of honey. Heat this preparation and take 3 tablespoons every two hours between meals or before eating. As all these ingredients are healthy we lose nothing with trying their result.