Farah Masuda, head of the Department of Food and Nutrition, Bangladesh International Economics College, said, "Seasonal fruit melon is suitable for meeting the demand of water in the summer, as well as various nutrients and minerals in it helps keep the body fresh."
Regarding the nutritional value of watermelon, he said that along with other nutrients, beta carotene, vitamin B1 and B-2 are also found. Which helps keep body healthy in the summer.
90 to 95 percent water content of every 100 gms of watermelon. Also, 16 kilocalory food power and 0.2 grams of fat per 100 g of watermelon are available.
Watermelon is a good source of iron. 100 grams of watermelon contains 7.9 mg iron. Besides, 3.3 grams of carbohydrate, 0.2 grams of protein and 1.1 mg of calcium are available. There are also 1 mg vitamin c, 0.02 mg b -1, 0.04 mg b-2 and 0.3 mg other minerals.
The color of the watermelon is red in the form of a lycopene, it contains antioxidants. Reduces the risk of watermelon cancer. Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which are used as antidiabetic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and exacerbation.
Its beta-carotene prevents the visual strength and cataracts problems.
There is no fat or fat in the watermelon. So playing it, there is less risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and cholesterol levels.
Watermelon can be eaten in summer or eat watermelon, both are good for health. Because it contains water and vitamins, it helps keep body and skin beautiful. Besides, watermelon can also be used for various forms of skin care.
Currently, various chemicals are being used in watermelon, which is harmful to health. So it is necessary to be aware of buying watermelon.