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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Watermelon - Juicy Fruit health benefits
Watermelon is rich in carotenoids. The carotenoids of watermelon lycopene, phytofluene, phytoene, beta-carotene, lutein and neurosporene. Lycopene is most of carotenoids in the watermelon. The carotenoid content varies depending on the variety of watermelon. Depending on the variety, carotenoids contained within the red flesh watermelon 37 - 121 mg/kg fresh weight, while lycopene varies from 35 - 112 mg/kg fresh weight.
Watermelon has always been a good source of vitamins a and c and provides potassium and fiber. But today, consumers have even more reasons to enjoy a sweet fruit.
The scientists indicate that watermelon contains high levels of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help the body fight against cancer and the prevention of diseases. Found only in certain fruits and vegetables, lycopene is very effective for trapping agents promoting the oxygen free radical called cancer.