The watermelon of which there are more than 850 species, we can find it with round or oval shape, and its bark can be dark green, light green, or with dark green and light green stripes.
This refreshing fruit contains various vitamins such as A, E, B1, B6 and vitamin C in greater quantity than an orange, helping the formation of collagen which allows to keep the skin young.
Due to its high water content increases the secretion of urine, helping to clean the urinary tract, while allowing to eliminate impurities through urine and prevents kidney problems. For this reason it is recommended for obese people, people who suffer from fluid retention, hypertensive patients and those who suffer from kidney problems or urinary tract.
It also helps eliminate mucus, prevents infectious diseases, and being antioxidant prevents cardiovascular and degenerative problems, managing to reduce the risk of cancer. In the same way it has antirheumatic effects, since it helps to eliminate the acids accumulated in the organism. And thanks to its fiber content helps clean the intestines.
In addition, it has minerals and enzymes such as: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium and iron, which collaborate in different body processes.
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Its juice to be mineralizing is beneficial for those who have a fever, as it provides nutrients while refreshing.
For those people who have a diet where you have to reduce calories, the pin is the ideal fruit, since it only has 20 calories per 100 gr.
However, despite all its benefits and properties, this fruit is rich in fructose (sugar) therefore it should not be consumed in large quantities by people suffering from diabetes. (However, consult your doctor for more information about your diet, since it is indicated to suggest whether or not to eat it and in what quantity).
It is important that you do not consume it right after the meal, because it dilutes the gastric juices by slowing digestion. But it can be consumed as part of breakfast or at snack.
Composition of the leg per 100grs (Apróx)
Proteins: 0.6g
Calories 20.3
Fat 0.2g
Carbohydrates 4.5g
Carbohydrates 7.6g
Fiber 0.4g
Potassium 88.5mg
Water 91.1g
Magnesium 11mg
Vitamin C 8mg
3mcg folic acid
Provitamin A 18mcg
Tips to know that a pin is mature:
Hit the bark with your fingers, if you hear a hollow sound it is mature.
When touching it, the bark should be firm
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