Showing posts with label Watermelon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Watermelon. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Know about the Watermelon you eat:

The watermelon is not a fruit but a vegetable and is of the same botanical family as cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. They were first harvested in Egypt about 5000 years ago and are now grown in almost 100 countries, says www.fabulousfoods.com

It is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and B6. It is also rich in potassium, extremely low in sodium and contains fibre and practically no fat. THis famous thirst quencher is 92% water and 8% sugar.

Source: Straits Times Singapore