Yellow Watermelon: Summer is around the corner and that means lots of delicious fruits hitting the market. One of these fruits is watermelon. When we think of watermelon, we usually imagine a green fruit that turns red when cut. But now, there are also watermelons which are yellow from inside. These yellow watermelons are called the “Desert King” and are even sweeter than red watermelons. These actually prove to be very good for our health.
You will find yellow colored watermelon in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. In Theni district, watermelons are sold in Gampam Chinnamanur, Kudalur and many other areas of the district. as soon as summer arrives watermelon seller They set up shops on the roadside. The heat has been increasing since March. At present, instead of selling watermelon and other fruits in Theni district, yellow watermelon from Karnataka state is being sold more.
Although yellow watermelon is not as common in the market as compared to its red counterpart, farmers are cultivating it in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and now Tripura. Tripura, which is known for the cultivation of red watermelon, is gradually encouraging more farmers to cultivate yellow watermelon. This new approach to farming not only increases economic self-reliance for local farmers but also contributes to meeting the nutritional needs of the community.
If we talk about its nutrients, yellow watermelon is rich in many elements like Vitamin-B, Vitamin-A and C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, beta carotene. This is a better fruit to keep the body hydrated in summer. Apart from this, it boosts immunity and improves metabolism. Due to low calories, it is considered very good for those who want to lose weight.
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Tags: food, Health, Lifestyle, Tamil Nadu
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 9, 2024, 18:19 IST
