It could even combat cancer

Watermelon is among theandbest dietary sources of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to both theandpreventionandandandtreatmentandof prostate cancer, although scientists are still investigating the details of that connection. Watermelon is one of the most refreshing, thirst quenching fruit available year round. Watermelon is not only delicious but also very nutritious. Studies have shown that deep red varieties of watermelon have displaced the tomato as the lycopene king.