Watermelons

A watermelon is a fruit with a smooth green and yellow rind and sweet, red flesh. In some varieties the flesh may be yellow or even orange.

In 2009, Japanese farmers sold heart-shaped watermelons. It took one couple three years but they were able to produce 20 heart-shaped watermelons which they priced at 15,750 yen ($160 U.S.)Gizmodo: How to Make Heart-Shaped Watermelons (May 11, 2009)

According to an ongoing study conducted by Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, lycopene, which is found in the deep-red watermelon varieties, may slow down aging and prevent prostate cancer.

Watermelons are not only an outstanding source of Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C, they are also a good source of Vitamin A, as the decent amount of Vitamin A contained in watermelon is largely in the form of Beta Carotene. These essential nutrients, alongside Lycopene, are powerful antioxidants that combat free radicals and reduce inflammation in the body.The World's Healthiest Foods: [1]

Watermelons may also increase a body's arginine, "an amino acid that relaxes the blood vessels, increases blood flow to the heart, and helps men with erectile dysfunction."BusinessWorld: Producing the Best Watermelons (April 30, 2009)

The watermelon originated in southern Africa. Archaeological evidence suggests that it might have been first cultivated along the Nile as early as 2000 BC.

• Yellow watermelon
• Orangelo
• Moon and stars
• Cream of Saskatchewan
• Melitopolski
• Dansuke Watermelon

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