Watermelon is one of the fruits currently in season. Juicy and
delicious, this fruit is enjoyed by many across the world. Watermelons
are also packed with nutritional goodness and are beneficial to your
health. Here are a few ways how:
1. Watermelons are packed with some of the most important
antioxidants found in nature. These antioxidants travel throughout the
body neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are substances in the
body that can cause much damage to us.
2. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of
vitamin A, particularly through its concentration of beta-carotene.
3. The beautiful red watermelon is also a source of the potent
carotene antioxidant which is called lycopene. The lycopene which gives
fruits the attractive red color that we find in watermelon can help
reduce the risks of prostate cancer.
4. Watermelon helps to hydrate our bodies due to its high water
content which is approximately ninety percent of the fruit. Due to this
and its low caloric value, it is ranked as more valuable than many other
fruits.
5. Watermelon is a fruit that is rich in electrolytes sodium and
potassium that we lose through our perspiration. Watermelon replenishes
these nutrients in our bodies after we lose them.
6. Watermelon is rich in the B vitamins necessary for energy
production. Food experts recommend watermelon as a very good source of
vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin B1 and magnesium.
7. Watermelon has a special cooling effect and is exceptionally high
in citrulline, an amino acid that our bodies use to make another amino
acid, arginine, which is used in the urea cycle to remove ammonia from
the body.
8. The antioxidants in watermelon help in reducing the severity of
asthma. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer, heart disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, and prostate cancer.
9. Watermelon is a good source of thiamin, potassium and magnesium which are essential for proper body function.
10. Watermelon helps the body in energy production due to the quality
of the natural sugars it contains. This is healthier than the
artificial sugar found in carbonated drinks.
Now you have more reasons to enjoy a delicious slice of watermelon today!
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