Often oblong, light green in color with white bands running from one end to another, watermelons can weigh anywhere between 2 to 70 pounds. With 92 percent water content making it the most loved summer fruit, watermelons burst with the goodness of potassium, vitamins A, C and B 6 and lycopene, making it a low calorie, nutrient dense food. Interestingly, watermelon has the highest concentration of lycopene, a powerful anti-oxidant which protects against prostate, lung, colorectal, endometrial and breast cancer.
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