Juices with watermelon and its properties The watermelon is a fruit native to tropical Africa and it has been cultivated since ancient times to the banks of the Nile River , from where it spread to other regions. It is the fruit of sandiera , herbaceous and creeping stems of the family Cucurbitaceae . At present there are more than fifty varieties of watermelon , which vary according to the form of fruit , the flesh color , skin color , weight, elperiodo maturation , etc. . , The most popular : CRIMSON : with light and dark green stripes , is the variety most commonly used for seedless hybrids . SUGAR BABY : its bark is smooth and dark green . The flesh is bright red and the flavor is very sweet. Contains seeds, but they are small and not very abundant. Also achieved this hybrid seedless variety . QUEEN OF HEARTS : is recognized for having the light green rind with longitudinal bands of darker green . It stands out for tender white seeds that go unnoticed by eating the fruit . The pulp can be pinkish or yellow . FASHION : its fruits are dark green almost black skin and a bright red flesh , very crisp and high in fructose, but more interesting is thatthey do not have nuggets ! Making it a perfect food for kids and older. It can be used for making colorful salad with cheese towers , skewers , sides slightly past the plate , you can fill , used to make sauces , fruit salads, sorbets , ice creams , juices or cocktails . Watermelon nutritional properties De100 nutritional values watermelon pulp grams are: calories 20.3 Hydrates carbono4 , 5 grams Potassium 88.5 mg 11 milligrams Magnesium Fibra0 , 3 gram 3 micrograms folic acid Beta Carotene 18 micrograms It also highlights its high fructose content (responsible for its sweetness and flavor ) and vitamins such as A , B1 , B2 and B6. Healing properties of watermelon Importantly watermelon is a fruit with more water (93 percent). Therefore, its caloric value is very low and can be included in a weight loss regimen . The pink color of the pulp is due to lycopene , a substance that , according to numerous scientific studies , it is considered an antioxidant and plays an important role in neutralizing free radicals, substances harmful to the body. This property makes it an ideal fruit to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases . Also stimulates diuresis watermelon thereby becomes an excellent ally for sufferers retention. If you eat or drink excessively , watermelon helps cleanse the body. For this, it is recommended to eat throughout the day, several pieces of the fruit, It is important to note that watermelon hydrates ( 2 slices medium equivalent to a glass of water) and remineralization especially during the summer season , when more fluid should be consumed . Juices and Smoothies healing with watermelon Watermelon Smoothie Diet ingredients two strawberries 1/4 cup soy milk 1 slice of seedless watermelon 2 mangos preparation Wash and disinfect strawberries perfectly . Blend with lasandía shelled . Empty a glass. Blend mango pulp with milk and top with strawberries. Watermelon juice antioxidant ingredients 1 cup chopped watermelon 1/2 cup blackberries 1 cup strawberries preparation Mix in blender or pass through the extractor dejugos all fruits thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Stir well and drink freshly prepared durante7 days and rest Watermelon juice for a flat stomach Ingredients ( 1-2 servings) 1 grapefruit 1/4 cup peeled chopped pineapple 2 slices of peeled, seeded watermelon 1/2 cup water preparation Place all ingredients in blender and blend briefly. Filter and take away. Drink a glass before breakfast ... recommendations Observe watermelon rind at the time of purchase which must have a creamy yellow . If there are white or greenish , is likely to present a bland taste , as it is not fully ripe. If you buy a watermelon into portions , make sure the flesh is firm , juicy and fresh smelling . Striking with the fingers or the palm watermelon and listen for noise makes a hole if so is suitable for consumption. It also can be set in the shell that has been in contact with the ground . This should be creamy yellow .. Avoid watermelons having a surface scars, sunburn, abrasions , dirty areas , bruises or other damage
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