Watermelon

Description

The watermelon is a large fruit of a more or less spherical shape. … It has an oval or spherical shape and a dark green and smooth rind, sometimes showing irregular areas of a pale green color. It has a sweet, juicy, refreshing flesh of yellowish or reddish color, containing multiple black, brown or white pips. Melons are low in sodium, and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin K, potassium, and copper, and a very good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6. Watermelon has only 40 calories per cup, yet it has more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which can reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals. Watermelon is also high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber. The Japanese grow square watermelon.