Nutritional Value

• It has high water content which helps to quench our thirst and also provides lots of  nutritents like carotenoids, vitamin C and cucurbitacin E.
• Cucurbitacin E and lycopene present in watermelon have potential to prevent from cancer and additional minerals and vitamins promote heart health.
• Lycopene and vitamin C are anti-inflammatory antioxidants prevents chronic diseases.
• Lycopene help eyes healthy and protect against age-related macular degeneration(AMD).
• Fiber and water content in watermelon are important for healthy digestion.

Storage and Uses

• It can be stored in cool place or in refrigerator for a week or two weeks.
• It is eaten raw, fermented for sweet-salty pickles, used as salads. Watermelon juice can reduce muscle soreness.

Note

• Watermelon contains about 40% more lycopene than raw tomatoes which act as antioxidant to prevent cancers and boost immune system.