Watermelon,
a family of cucurbitaceae, most suitable in the dry season, gives array of
nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are essential to the body system. Its
hydrating functionality (contains 92% of water) make its enjoyable in the
summer (in the case of the temperate). The refreshing quality and sweet taste
help control heat and also provide a guilt-free dessert for both adults and
younger ones. There are five common types of watermelon: the seeded, seedless,
mini (a.k.a personal), yellow and orange. A cup of diced watermelon (152 grams)
contains 43 calories, 0 gram of fat, 2 grams of sodium, 11 grams of
carbohydrate (9 gram of sugar inclusive) and 1 gram of fiber while a cup of
watermelon can provide up to 17% of vitamin A, 21% of vitamin C, 2% of iron and
1% of calcium needed by the body daily. Upon all this nutrients, over 90% of it
is water.
Generally, eating various kinds of fruits has been associated reducing
the risk of many everyday-life health conditions. Plant foods such as
watermelon help to reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, promote
a healthy complexion, hair, lower weight and also increase energy. Other
notable benefits are as follows…
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It
promotes digestion and regularity: Because of the large percentage of water
watermelon possess, it helps to reduce constipation, promotes regularities and
allows for easy digestion.
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It prevents
Asthma: Vitamin C is a very important nutrient that helps to prevent the
risk of asthma. There is high tendency of reduced risk of cancer cases in
people who eat lots of fruits that contain high amount of a particular nutrient
like Vitamin C and this is found in fruits like watermelon which contains up to
10% of daily body need.
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It helps
to reduce Blood pressure: A research published by the American Journal of
Hypertension discovered that extract supplement of Watermelon helps to reduce
cases like Ankle Blood Pressure, Brachial Blood Pressure and Carotid wave
reflection in obese adults at mid-age (25-45) with stage 1 of Hypersensitivity,
also watermelon extract helps to improve functions of the arteries.
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It
hydrates the body: The fact that watermelon contains 92% of water and full
of vital electrolytes, watermelon serves as a good food to have at hand in dry
season to prevent dehydration.
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It helps
to reduce the risk of having Cancer: Watermelon is known to have possessed
antioxidant Vitamin C and other antioxidants which help to fight the formation
of free radicals that cause CANCER. Lycopene
in Watermelon has been linked with decrease risk of prostate cancer.
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It helps
to reduce muscle soreness: Watermelon and its juice also help to reduce muscle
soreness and improve recovery time combined with exercise. Researchers believe
that the amino acid L-citrullin that is contained in watermelon perform this
function.
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Watermelon also contains a vital and versatile substance
called Choline which helps our bodies in sleep, muscle movement, learning and
memory. Choline helps in maintaining the cellular membrane structure, helps in
nerve impulse transmission, helps to absorb fat and reduces chronic
inflammation.
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It is
good for the skin: The Vitamin A contained in Watermelon is very beneficial
to the skin. It is a nutrient needed for sebum production that keeps the hair
moisturized. Vitamin a is also necessary for body tissue growth, skin and hair
inclusive.
I’m sure, by now, you are convinced that eating fruits like
watermelon is more beneficial than the amount you spend in getting it. Let’s
try to include fruits in general to our diet. Thanks
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