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Watermelon – Health Benefits

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Ah, what a timely post! Right when the sun is raging like never before, we get to talk about something that offers absolute respite.

This fruit needs no introduction, does it? It has been on our list of favorites since we were kids, and it will continue to remain…

It contains only 46 calories per cup, but is high in vitamin A and vitamin C.

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Benefits, Sources

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Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and added to a few others. And unlike most animals, humans cannot synthesize this vitamin – which is why it is an indispensable dietary component.

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid): Benefits and sources

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 Vitamin B9 is a water-soluble B vitamin with many rich natural sources. Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9 found in fortified foods and supplements. As with most vitamins, the natural form of vitamin B9 (folate) is preferred, and better for absorption.

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