Watermelon

Watermelon:

Product name: water melon (its scientific name: Citrullus lanatus)

Variety:

Planting site in Iran: Gorgan, Ahvaz, Bandar anzali, Jiroft, Chaf, Neghab, Davarzan, Buin Zahra

How to select and store:

The lighter the watermelon is, the riper it is. As for its skin, it should be shiny and without any sting on its surface. It is said that the ripe watermelon would be determined by banging on it which has a deep and expensive voice.

Fresh watermelon should be kept in refrigerator as exposing to sunlight or heat might lead to lose its worthwhile nutrients. If it is sliced before, you should wrap it with cellophane or in sealed container.

Properties:

This juicy and delicious fruit might remind you of summer, sand and beach. Simply because fresh watermelon’s cultivation calls for warm and hot climate to flourish. Water take the high proportion of its content. being a urinate, it can detoxify body especially environmental toxins and drugs. It would be beneficial for smokers as it can remove toxins from their body and most importantly make them to feel at ease. It can reduce fever and its constant consumption not only does it destroy kidney stone but it also brings freshness to skin. Fresh water melon can reduce internal inflammation especially urinary tract inflammations. Taking it before meals can help with the blood concentration.

It provides body with essential daily required vitamins i.e. vitamin C, A and vitamin group B. It is recommended by scientist to consume watermelon for losing weight as it has low calorie. Its natural sugar can be altered by cake, ice-cream and cookies serving as deserts.

Above all, using this healthy and tasty fruit as a mask protects your skin from UV radiation and provides your skin with softness.