Right when the sun is shining more than ever, heat waves taking a toll on our physical health, all that we look forward to, is a refreshing drink to beat the heat. Today, when the entire nation is fighting a global pandemic called Covid-19 that directly hampers the immune system, we at Gyan Vitaranam have found a wonderful fruit, which is an abundant source of vitamin C.
Well, this fruit is none other than ‘Watermelon’ that has already been on our rundown of top choices since we were kids. So, why not know a bit more about the nutritional and health benefits of watermelon. Let’s first unveil a brief history of this amazing fruit.
A short history of ‘Watermelon’
First found in South Africa, watermelons were sold in varied assortments – sweet and unpleasant. By the seventh century, the cultivation of watermelon started in India. By the 10th century, watermelon was available in China and....