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White part of watermelon can be
used in nutritious and exotic dishes

The watermelon is refreshing, healthy and you can enjoy everything, even the white part. Research shows that she has a substance that improves sexual performance.

Watermelon on the spot has the shiny rind. Yellow spots and the dry cabinho also indicate that it is mature.

The fruit, composed of 90% water, is hydrating and diuretic. Rich in vitamin A, which renews the tissue, in lycopene, antioxidant, which softens the aging process and prevents some types of cancer, such as prostate.

It also has vitamin B, which gives energy, C, which helps in the formation of collagen, and carotenoids, which increase skin pigmentation.

You can also enjoy the watermelon seeds. Just wash, put in a saucepan and toast for ten minutes over low heat. They are very crispy and can be served as an appetizer.

The seeds have omegas 3 and 6, anti-inflammatory and strengthens the immune system. "It has more fiber than the watermelon pulp itself, so it is worth using toast or use in the juice to improve intestinal functioning," says Patricia Alves Soares, a nutritionist.

Do not throw away the white part, as it is she who has more arginine, a nutritious substance that increases blood supply and improves sexual performance.