How does Chennai cope with the heat? Water melons...Scores of watermelons have invaded the city ..almost all the high ways and byways are sidewalked with water melons ! I looked up its vitamin content - wow it is loaded..here goes
Food Value of watermelons Nutrient Amount vitamin C 14.59 mg vitamin A 556.32 I.U. vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.22 mg vitamin B1 (thiamin) 0.12 mg potassium 176.32 mg magnesium 16.72 mg
Medicinal Uses & benefits
1. They are wonderful diuretic agents. They are of great value in diseases like jaundice, typhoid and nephritis. 2. Protection against Macular Degeneration. 3. Watermelon contains high concentrations , an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases. 4. Watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories and considered an ideal diet food, and is high in energy, making it a great energy boost!
Medicinal Uses & benefits
1. They are wonderful diuretic agents. They are of great value in diseases like jaundice, typhoid and nephritis. 2. Protection against Macular Degeneration. 3. Watermelon contains high concentrations , an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases. 4. Watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories and considered an ideal diet food, and is high in energy, making it a great energy boost!
