Watermelon is definitely the favorite summer fruit of many. It is delicious, it works both as a snack, as a smoothie, as a dessert and can be added to savory dishes. Watermelons are also packed with vitamins and quite low in calories, which is a great combination if you think about it. Today we are going to share with you some facts about watermelon that you probably don’t know and that might make you want to eat watermelon more often. Here we go.
1. Very high water content
Watermelons are 91% water, but they’re still sweet and delicious and don’t taste like water at all. It’s a great way to stay hydrated if you’re not one of those people who can only drink 8 glasses of water. Now you have no excuse, just eat watermelon as a snack and stay hydrated.
2. Low in calories
Watermelons only have 46 calories per cup, and honestly, that’s pretty low for something as sweet as watermelon. You know what this means, right? You can add watermelon to your fruit salads and savory salads too, it will add flavor and bulk without adding a lot of calories. It is a great snack for those who want to lose weight or lose weight because it will fill you up thanks to all its water content but it is healthy and tasty.
3. There are many types
There are so many types of watermelons. They come with and without seeds, small and huge, pink and even yellow, and they all taste slightly different, so do yourself a favor and try all the types of watermelon available. You will never regret that decision and you just might find a new favorite.
4. Rich in antioxidants
Have you heard of lycopene? It is a great and powerful antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables their red color and can benefit your heart health and has even been said to protect your skin from sunburn and prevent certain types of cancer. Tomatoes are full of lycopene, but watermelon actually has more than tomatoes.
