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6/6/2015

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Summer is here, well it is in Cyprus J the Watermelons are appearing in the supermarkets and the street vendors are out in force.

A lot of you probably see Watermelon as boring, but here are some facts.


The Facts:

  1. Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
  2. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
  3. Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fibre and vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium.
  4. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
  5. Watermelon is a vegetable! It is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
  6. Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
  7. Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.
  8. In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  9. In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
  10. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.
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Personally I just love it with the very mature ‘Halloumi cheese’ for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You may think that’s a weird combination but it’s no different to eating Apple a cheese.

Psst! I just read, for those that may be interested, it is classed as ‘Natures Viagra’.

Well that’s enough education for now so keep well.

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