Amazing Health Benefits Of Watermelon

Watermelons are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is sweet and juicy making it a perfect dessert or drink to quench your thirst during the summer heat. It is packed with vitamin A and C, antioxidants, and nutrients. It is a refreshing low calories summer snack.

Here are some amazing health benefits of watermelon:

Keeps you hydrated:

Watermelon comprises 92 percent water which means it is a great choice for daily water intake. Consuming foods with high water content may provide your body with the water it needs to function properly. Staying hydrated is very important for your body to function properly. Staying hydrated helps in body temperature regulation, nutrient delivery to cells, normal organ function, and alertness as it relies on adequate hydration.

Good for heart health:

Watermelon is very nutritious and thus, it may support the heart. Following a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. Watermelon contains lycopene which may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It may even prevent oxidative damage caused by high cholesterol levels. Watermelon has citrulline, an amino acid taht may increase nitric oxide levels in the body and nitric oxide helps your blood vessels expand which may lower blood pressure. Watermelon contains magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, B6, and C which help to keep the heart healthy.

Helps to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress:

The key driver of many chronic diseases is inflammation. Watermelon may help lower inflammation and oxidative damage because it contains antioxidants, vitamin C, and lycopene and the combination of these can help.

Help to prevent macular degeneration:

The lycopene in watermelon has many benefits for the eyes. Lycopene act as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that helps to prevent and inhibit age-related macular degeneration.

Though more research is needed to verify it.

Help to relieve muscle soreness:

An amino acid found in watermelon known as citrulline may improve exercise performance and reduce muscle soreness.

A study suggested taht giving watermelon juice led to less muscle soreness and quicker heart rate recovery.

Good for skin and hair health:

Watermelon contains Vitamins C and A which are important for skin health. When eaten or applied topically vitamin C helps your body make collagen, a protein that keeps skin supple and your hair strong.

Improves digestive health:

Watermelon has high water content and even provides some fiber and these nutrients help in promoting a healthy gut by preventing constipation and making bowel movement easy.

These are the health benefits of watermelon. To know more about a healthy diet contact a diet coach or nutritionist.

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