Watermelon is relished by many people across the world as a fresh fruit as it is known to be low in calories but highly nutritious, thirst-quenching, and contain Vitamin C and A in form of disease fighting.
Watermelon is considered to be native to Africa, although it was found growing wild by Livingstone in 1854 on the American continent.
In Nigeria, watermelons grows well both in the humid and drier savanna agroecologies and less destructive in the drier climates.
Despite,the nutritional value found in water melon,do people really like eating it? Let’s find out…
Apart from being a hydrating fruit, watermelon offers a wide array of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to the diet,Yes’fm’s Omotolani Kamardeen spoke with a nutritionist,Mr James Oloyede who elaborated more on its nutritional benefits.
The nutritionist advise Nigeria to always take Watermelon for possible health benefits like heart health, reduce muscle soreness, manage weight, aid digestion, and skin protection.##