1. Cleansing – because of its high water content, watermelon is an extremely cleansing food and can be used as a detox by consuming watermelon juice for a day or two. It makes the perfect juice fast.
2. Highly nutritious – watermelon contains Citrulline which is an amino acid also called nature Viagra because it promotes healthy circulation and healthy blood flow. It contains Zinc, vitamins A and has a high content of B vitamins as well as vitamin C, potassium, lycopene, beta-carotene, silicon, and antioxidants just to name a few. Watermelon offers natural sun protection due to the high volume of lycopene. Lycopene is a nutrient that naturally protects you from sun exposure. The lycopene content increases as the fruit ripen, it’s also an antioxidant which prevents cancer.
3. Naturally hydrating – watermelon is over 90% water which offers as the perfect way to hydrate every cell of your body.
4. Relieves edema (water retention) – watermelon has diuretic and laxative properties.
5. Reduces blood pressure – supplementation with watermelon or watermelon juice has been shown to relieve arterial stiffness in people with high blood pressure.
Watermelon has a sweet and delicious taste. It is particularly refreshing on a hot summer day and may be considered the ultimate summer fruit. Watermelon also contains calcium and manganese which help in the development of our bones.
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Good to know! I am a big fan of watermelon because it tastes so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI too love the refreshing taste of watermelon. Not only does it taste great it's also very nutritional I enjoy it even more knowing all the great benefits it has to offer.
DeleteGood to know! I am a big fan of watermelon because it tastes so refreshing.
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