•    Not only does watermelon quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis.

•    Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.

•    Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fibre and vitamins A and C, and is a good source of potassium.

•    Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralising free radicals.

•    Watermelon is a vegetable! It is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.

•    Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.

•    Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.

•    In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.

•    In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.

•    Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.— Compiled by The Surfer