Watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon, one of summer’s most iconic fruits, is low in calories and rich in water. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene while being less acidic than citrus fruits and tomatoes—other well-known providers of lycopene and vitamin C.
April – August
Description
A fully ripe red watermelon contains higher levels of nutrients than less ripe watermelon.5 A single serving of watermelon is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A, providing a significant percentage of your daily requirement for each.
Vitamin C aids in wound healing and may have anti-aging and immune-boosting properties,6
whereas vitamin A is important for eye health.7 A one-cup serving of watermelon also provides about 7% of your daily needs of copper and pantothenic acid, 5% of biotin, and 4% of vitamins B1 and B6.
