LISTS OF HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON.

Despite the popular belief that watermelon is composed only of water + sugar while in the real sense watermelon is purely a nutrient rich in many other nutrients, a food that provides a large number of vitamins + minerals + antioxidants with a minimal quantity of calories.

Its freshness and quality and  helps to fight against heat and also provide a guilt of dessert free and low maintenance for children and adults to enjoy.

With melon and melon, watermelons are a member of the botanical family of cucurbits. There are five common types of watermelon: seedless, seedless, mini (aka personal), yellow and orange.

Potential Health Benefits of Watermelon

1.Consumption of fruits and different types of vegetables has since been known to lower risk of many lifestyle-related health problems. Researches have proved that more in-take of foods of plant origin such as watermelon reduces the risk of suffering from obesity, mortality, heart issues and promotes healthy skin and hair, Increase in energy, the total lower weight.
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2.Asthma Prevention: The risks to developing asthma are lower in people who consume a large amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is vitamin C, which is found in many fruits and vegetables, including watermelon.

3.Blood Pressure: A written article in the American Hypertension Journal found that pressure extracted to reduced blood pressure could be obtained from watermelon supplementation.Blood pressure brachial ankle pressure and carotid wave reflection in middle-aged obese adults with Prehypertension or the stage of hypertension 1 and the extract of the arterial function of the improved watermelon.

4.Cancer: As an excellent source of potent antioxidant vitamin C and other antioxidants, watermelon can help fight the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Lycopene intake has been associated with a lower risk of screening for prostate cancer in several studies.

5.Digestion and regularity: Watermelon, for their water and fiber content helps to prevent constipation and promote the regularity of a healthy digestive tract.

6.Hydration: Made up of 92% water and full of important electrolytes, watermelon is a nutritious snack to take during the summer months to prevent dehydration.

7.Inflammation: Choline is an important and versatile nutrient in watermelon which helps our body to sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline helps to keep the structure of membranes of cells,it helps in the transmission of nerve impulses, helps in the absorption of fats and reduces chronic inflammation.

8.Muscle aches:It has been shown that watermelon and watermelon juice reduces muscle pain and improve recovery time after exercise in athletes. Researchers believe that this is probably applied on amino acid L-citrulline found inside watermelon.

9.Skin: Watermelon is also great for your skin because it contains vitamin A, necessary for the production of sebum that keeps the hair in moisturized nutrients. Vitamin A is also needed for the growth of all body tissues, including the skin and hair.

10.Adequate intake of vitamin C (a cup of watermelon provides 21% of the daily needs) is also needed for the construction and maintenance of collagen, which gives structure to the skin and hair. Watermelon also contributes to overall hydration, which is vital for healthy skin and hair.

Nutritional distribution of watermelon

A diced watermelon (152 grams) contains 43 calories, 0 g fat, 2 mg sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrates (including sugar 9 grams) and 1 gram of fiber. A cup of watermelon provides 17% of the vitamin A, 21% vitamin C, 2% iron and 1% calcium requirements for the day.


Watermelon also contains thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6,nacin, pantothenic acid,afaolic acid, phosphorus,magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, Selenium, choline, betaine and lycopene. According to the National Watermelon Promotion Council, watermelon contains more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable.