The biggest berry in the world

Самая большая ягода на планете – это, безусловно, watermelon. His homeland is South Africa. However, today watermelons are grown in 96 countries. In Russia, initially they were considered an overseas delicacy and prepared in a special way. First they were cleaned, cut into slices and soaked for a long time. Then they were brewed with spices and pepper. Thus, its original taste and most of the nutrients lost.

In addition, that these huge berries are very tasty,they are also useful. They contain pectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, salts of phosphorus, iron and zinc. Doctors recommend using them in diseases of the kidneys, gall bladder, liver, anemia. Contained in watermelon in large quantities of fiber normalizes the work of the intestines and greatly improves digestion.

Pulp of watermelon contains many easily digestiblesugars and the most delicate dietary fiber. This helps to remove cholesterol from the body. The biggest berry consists of 92 percent of the water. Regular use of this fluid helps to get rid of hypertension, atherosclerosis, gout, rheumatism, arthritis.

Watermelon pulp is full of antioxidants and lycopene. These substances protect the person from heart and prostate diseases. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on the skin.

This miracle-berry has unique properties.Her juice is an excellent remedy for headaches and migraines. In this case, it should be drunk in small sips. Pain quickly and permanently retreats. Watermelon flesh is used for skin care. For this purpose, folded several times the gauze is impregnated with watermelon juice and flesh and applied to the face.

As a rule, frozen berries of any sortit is well stored, practically not losing its taste qualities and usefulness. However, watermelon should not be stored in this way. If you want to taste the New Year of this juicy berry, then do the following. In autumn, buy the fruit (about 4 kilograms). Wash and wipe dry. Put it in a grid and hang it in a dark, cold place. It is very important that the watermelon does not come into contact with anything.

• try to choose a fruit of medium size. It should not be too large or, conversely, small;
• The stain on the side on which the fruit was lying should be yellow;
• the ripe watermelon has a shiny and hard crust. Try to pierce it with your fingernail. If this is easy for you, it means that the watermelon is unripe;
• rub the cake, and then smell. If it smells of freshly cut grass, the watermelon is not yet ripe;
• If possible, throw the watermelon into the water. If it pops up - you can safely buy - a ripe watermelon.

To date, the world has about 1200 varieties of watermelons. In Israel, grow fruits without pits. They are very popular in Canada and the United States.