The watermelon is rightfully called “the dietary lord of the summer,” since it is the most refreshing and tasty fruit of that season.
Due to its high water content (90%) it constitutes a source of refreshment and it is the ideal way to hydrate during the hot summer months. Moreover, it can be eaten as a main meal because it is nutritionally light.
The watermelon is a heavy and oversized fruit. It has a hard and quite thick rind, it has a smooth exterior in shades of green with alternating stripes and its interior is white.
The flesh of the fruit is red, sweet, juicy and contains many black seeds. Watermelon seeds can be consumed and have high nutritional value, though this is a matter of personal preference. Since they contain fiber, they are a good source of protein and fat.
Watermelon is rich in antioxidants, such as lycopene. Seeing as it contains a large amount of water it is perfect for dieting despite the myth that says it is inappropriate and that it contains many sugars.
It can be consumed as fruit in pieces or slices, it can also be made into juice or a delicious and sweet preserve. Watermelon may be used in cocktails, variations of fruit salads and it can be deliciously combined with feta cheese.
It is easily kept inside or outside the refrigerator.
Melons are predominantly a summer fruit which is very juicy and it constitutes a refreshing nutritional oasis. It has an unbelievably intense aroma and wonderful sweet taste that varies according to the variety of each melon.
It has high water content (90gr), it is rich in potassium and in numerous vitamins, it also has several natural sugars but it is low in calories (34 calories per 100gr of melon), thus it ranks high in consumer preferences.
Melons are oval or round in shape and in terms of color they can be found in shades of yellow and green. Its rind is usually hard, thick and it has engraved lines. Its flesh is sweet and flavored with a characteristic strong flavor in the center where there is a gap and where the numerous seeds are found.
The nutritional value of the melon is priceless, as it is an excellent source of antioxidants and other nutrients and it contributes in multiple ways to the wellbeing of our body.
Melons can be eaten sliced or in fruit salads, they can make for a rich, tasty juice or a wonderful sorbet or ice cream accompaniment.