HEALTH BENEFIT OF WATERMELON

Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, it is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories.
Their refreshing quality and sweet taste help to fight the heat and also provide a guilt-free, low maintenance dessert for kids and adults.
  Watermelon mostly has a water content of 92 percent, this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids.
   A cup of watermelon juice or a bite of the fruit gives a delicious taste to the tonge and refreshes the whole body especially when chilled.

Possible health benefits of watermelon

Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like watermelon decreases the risk of obesity,diabetes, heart disease  and overall mortality. It  promotes a healthy complexion, hair, increased energy and weight loss.
Asthma prevention: The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables including watermelon.
Blood pressure: A study published by the American Journal of Hypertension found that watermelon extract supplementation reduces ankle blood pressure and carotid wave reflection in obese middle-aged adults with hypertension  and that watermelon extract improves arterial function.
Diets rich in lycopene  help protect against heart disease.
Skin: Watermelon is also great for your skin because it contains vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps hair moisturized. Vitamin A is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair.
Adequate intake of vitamin C (one cup of watermelon provides 21% of daily needs) is also needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair. Watermelon also contributes to overall hydration, which is vital for having healthy looking skin and hair.
Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C as well as other antioxidants, watermelon can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Lycopene intake has been linked with a decreased risk of prostrate cancer prevention in several studies.
 
Digestion and regularity: Watermelon, because of its water and fiber content, helps to prevent constipation and promote regularity for a healthy digestive tract.
Inflammation: Choline is a very important and versatile nutrient in watermelon that aids our bodies in sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.
Muscle soreness: Watermelon and watermelon juice have been known to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time following exercise in athletes. Researchers believe this is as a result of amino acid L-citrulline contained in watermelon.
 It has been adviced that watermelon a day keeps the body healthy and give the skin and hair a fresh look of attractiveness. Stay healthy always by giving a fresh touch of watermelon to your self and the family.

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