Watermelon & its benefits (photos included)

KATHMANDU: Watermelon sales have begun to rise with the onset of summer.

According to traders, the number of individuals purchasing watermelons in Kalimati and Kuleshwor fruit stores has grown.

The season lasts until the end of Shrawan (July/August).

A truck weighs 22,000 kg. ‘During the season, it may be done in two days, but during the off season, it can take a week or ten days,’ said a dealer, adding that watermelons are now selling in the market for 50 rupees per kilogram.

Watermelon Nutritional Benefits:-

1. Keeps you hydrated
2. Helps in blood sugar management
3. Prevents heat strokes
4. Aids in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
5. Asthma severity is reduced.
6. Reduces dental issues
7. Combats inflammation
8. Beneficial to nerve function
9. Helps in weight loss
10. Beneficial to the kidneys

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