Watermelon, which is about 92
percent water, is one of the most refreshing fruits in the world.
Each juicy bite has significant
levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants, and amino
acids.
It has a modest amount of
potassium, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.
Here are ways in which watermelon
can be beneficial to your health.
Kidney disorders
Watermelon contains a lot of
potassium, which is helpful in cleaning or washing out the toxic depositions in
the kidney.
It aids in reducing the
concentration of uric acid in the blood, thereby limiting the risk of kidney
damage and formation of renal calculi in that organ.
Prevents heat stroke
The presence of potassium and
magnesium in watermelon helps to bring down blood pressure.
Potassium is considered a
vasodilator, meaning that it releases the tension of blood vessels and
arteries, thereby stimulating increased blood flow and reducing stress on the
cardiovascular system.
Helps prevent cancer
Watermelon has an impressive
level of lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient compound that is increasingly
being linked to cancer prevention.
Diabetes
Diabetic patients, who are
supposed to be on low energy and low sugar diet, often complain about starving
since they don’t get to eat their staple diets, which gives them the feeling of
being half fed.
Watermelons can be a good
supplement for them. In spite of being sweet in taste, a thick wedge will give
you very few calories, since 90 percent of its total weight is composed of
water and roughage.
Heart care
Heart-related diseases have been
pinned as a major cause of global deaths. Several nutrients contained in
watermelon like lycopene help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Watermelon also contains
beta-carotene, known for its remarkable antioxidant and anti-ageing properties.
It also keeps you young at heart and prevents age-related cardiac problems.
Macular degeneration
Don’t worry about eye health and
macular degeneration if you eat plenty of watermelon, because, between the
beta-carotene, vitamin-C, lutein, and zeaxanthin, your eyes are well protected.
These antioxidants will ensure
the protection of your eyes from age-related blindness and degeneration, such
as drying up of eyes and optical nerves, as well as glaucoma.
Sexual stimulus
Arginine, present in watermelon,
helps in curing erectile dysfunction.
The stimulating nature of the
chemical can boost libido, reduce frigidity and give a kick-start to your love
life after you enjoy a few slices of watermelon together.
Great for hair and skin
The two major vitamins in
watermelon, A and C, are important to the hair and skin.
Vitamin C helps the body produce
collagen: a protein that keeps your skin supple and hair strong while vitamin A
helps create and repair skin cells. The skin can look dry and flaky when you
are not getting enough vitamin A.
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