Watermelons
greek Watermelons
Eating fruit today will help you tomorrow
Varieties
- Sugar baby
- Charleston grey
- Crimson sweet
- Samanta
- Sunfresh etc.
availability
05/20 – 09/30
origin
Peloponnese
Macedonia
GREECE
Varieties
- Sugar baby
- Charleston grey
- Crimson sweet
- Samanta
- Sunfresh etc.
origin
Macedonia
Peloponnese
GREECE
availability
05/20 – 09/30
Watermelon contains a variety of carotenoids such as lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin and lycopene. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants. One of the most important contributions of antioxidants to the human body is to protect cells from free radicals, which are linked to serious diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Watermelon contains beta-carotene, which is an essential component of vitamin A. In fact, 100 grams of watermelon provides us with approximately one fifth of a healthy adult's daily requirement of vitamin A. Among other things, this vitamin helps to improve vision, while strengthening our immune system.
Lycopene is what gives watermelon its red color. The riper a watermelon is, the higher its concentration of lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to contribute to good heart function and can help prevent certain types of cancer, such as prostate cancer and breast cancer. In addition, it helps protect the skin from harmful solar radiation.
Watermelon contains B vitamins such as B1, B5 and B6. Specifically, B6 is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, melatonin and dopamine, which are known to help regulate anxiety levels, as well as feelings of fear.
Watermelon is a source of vitamin C, which promotes skin health and strengthens our immune system. It is also a notable source of potassium. Potassium, due to its antagonistic action with sodium, has been shown to help lower blood pressure levels.
Watermelon is a good source of fiber.
Fiber improves the good functioning of the digestive system and controls cholesterol levels.