Watermelon is native to Africa, it provides a large amount of vitamins A, C and E, B, B6, B3, which help reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure, take better advantage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, regulate the nervous system.
It is one of the largest fruits that can weigh 10 kilos despite the fact that the plant is very similar to that of squash or squash, and has very weak stems, its fruit has a green and hard rind, inside it has a reddish and juicy fiber since 90% of it is sweet-tasting water, it has many seeds or seeds and it is low in calories since it has 20 calories per 100 grams.
In some countries they use it to make oil for industrial use. It should be taken to your table when it is firm, opaque, heavy and when you hit it with your fingers it should emit a hollow sound that is its right point.
In the kitchen it is used in smoothies and fruit salads, it goes very well with chocolate, in tartlets, jam, purees and candies and the exquisite watermelon syrup.
Keep it in mind as an ally in your kitchen and in your daily life to maintain health.