Watermelons in the Philippines

Watermelon is a plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae, a vine-like flowering plant originally domesticated in West Africa. It is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, having more than 1000 varieties. Watermelon is a scrambling and trailing vine in the flowering plant family Cucurbitaceae. Wikipedia

Drinking water is an important way to keep your body hydrated.However, eating foods that have a high water content can also help. Interestingly, watermelon is 92% water. What’s more, a high water content is one of the reasons why fruits and vegetables help you feel full. The combination of water and fiber means you're eating a good volume of food without a lot of calories.

Here are the top health benefits of eating watermelon.
Helps You Hydrate. ...
Contains Nutrients and Beneficial Plant Compounds. ...
Contains Compounds That May Help Prevent Cancer. ...
May Improve Heart Health. ...
May Lower Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. ...
May Help Prevent Macular Degeneration. May Help Relieve Muscle Soreness.

More importantly, do you know that Watermelon can be good for Sex ?
Watermelon is rich in L-citrulline, an amino acid that helps improve blood flow. L-citrulline supports the body in optimizing blood flow when it converts to L-arginine and then to nitric oxide. ... Like Viagra, L-citrulline increases blood flow to the sexual organs but without any negative side effects.

Thank God, I dont have to buy and look for watermelon in the market or fruit stands. It comes to me everyday through this man who sells them aboard his wooden cart. He goes around our streets everyday at around 11 am. Just in time to buy the watermelons and eat them after lunch.

It is placed in a box covered with plastic ang have some ice inside to make it cold and fresh. He sells these watermelons for 20 pesos per slice. So delicious & so fresh watermelons waiting in my doorsteps.