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                                             Watermelon originated in Africa and has been cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean region, Egypt and India. One slice of watermelon (485 g) contains 152 calories, 3 g protein, 34.6 g carbohydrates, 2.4 g fiber, 560 mg potassium, 176 mg vitamin A (RE), 47 mg vitamin C, 0.3 mg thiamin, 0.1 mg riboflavin, and 0.96 mg niacin. Watermelon is rich in lycopene, glutathione and vitamin C. Water melon also reduce the blood cholesterol and maintain the body fat .  It has great activity against cancers and some antibacterial, anticoagulant activity.

                                                                                                 Pineapple contains calcium, potassium, fibre and vitamin c. Pineapple is low in fat and cholesterol. Vitamin c is the body�s primary water soluble antioxidant, against free radicals that attack and damage normal cells. Pineapple is a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper and dietary fibre.  The vitamin C boosts the immune system. The body uses vitamin C to help metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorb iron to keep body healthy . Pineapple contains manganese thiamine which is important for energy producing enzymes. The fresh pineapple juice protect against throat infections. The pineapple regulates the flow of blood and also it pu...

                                                      �          Orange contains essential vitamins and nutrition�s. The orange is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but it is rich in dietary fiber,   pectin ,   which is very effective in persons with excess body weight. Pectin, by its action as bulk laxative, helps to protect the mucous membrane of the colon by decreasing its exposure time to toxic substances as well as by binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon. Pectin has also helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing its re-absorption in the colon by binding to   bile acids   in the colon. �          Oranges, like other citrus fruits, is an excellent source of   vitamin C . Vitamin C is a powerful na...