Watermelon & Its Health Benefits

Health Benefits

Watermelon is not only a refreshing fruit to beat the heat on a hot summer day but it has a few health advantages. Water melon is also very effective in reducing your body temperature and blood pressure. This fruit may also help in reducing inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. Watermelon is full of water, carbohydrates and fiber along with essential vitamins and minerals that provides  nutrition to the body for better metabolism.

Its a summer fruit and can be consumed in many ways like eaten raw, or as a  juice and can be added to the salad in combination of other fruits. 100 gm of watermelon contains 90% water and 7% carbohydrates providing just 46 calories per 100 gm.

Watermelon has the highest concentration of lycopene which is a important antioxidant helpful in fighting heart diseases and cancer. It also contains high amount of potassium which is essential for muscle nerve function and helps lower blood pressure. The fruit contains vitamin A which helps maintain eye health and is a good antioxidant, B6 provides brain function and vitamin C which helps build immunity and prevent cell damage.

They also contain important amino acids citrulline and arginine, which can help maintain arteries, blood flow and overall heart health. The amino acids also improve body’s sensitivity towards insulin.

The nutrition of the watermelon doesn’t end with the flesh of the fruit. Watermelon seeds are also available in the markets in dried form and have high nutrition in it. The seeds are rich in magnesium and contains high amount of protein and fat. It can be eaten as toppings on cakes, salads or with grains and are highly recommend for people on a low calorie diet and weight loss.

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    One Response to “Watermelon & Its Health Benefits”

    1. neeraagarwal on May 5th, 2011 4:52 pm

      hi common mans fruit is being recomended by healthmanagement gurushi time that people should care for this fruit thanx

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