#kingfruit #watermelon #cyprus
The King fruit is known as the watermelon.
Here in Cyprus, watermelons are the most popular fruits, in this video i take you on a short journey taking you with me learning more about the culture and where they are produced.
Watermelon is one of those summer staples that go well with just about any warm afternoon.
( Watermelon ripen at the end of May until the end of August )
WATERMELON BENEFITS:
As far as fruits go, watermelon is one of the lowest in calories — only 46 calories per cup (154 grams). That’s lower than even low-sugar fruits such as berries (2).
One cup (154 grams) of watermelon has many other nutrients as well, including these vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin C: 21% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Vitamin A: 18% of the RDI
Potassium: 5% of the RDI
Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
Vitamins B1, B5 and B6: 3% of the RDI
Watermelon is also high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lycopene. Plus, it has citrulline, an important amino acid.
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