You know magical facts about watermelon???

in health •  7 years ago  (edited)

EIGHT MAGICAL FACTS ABOUT WATERMELON

Now, I introduce you about eight magical facts about watermelon. Watermelon is one of the delicious summer fruits and is most popular. But there are things you never knew...

Watermelon contains less calories (46kg calories per cup), contains high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C (watermelon provides 17% of vitamin A and 20% of your daily vitamin C intake). Watermelon is also rich in fiber and potassium. Many argue strongly that watermelon is a vegetable or fruit.

If you want to find out some interesting facts about watermelon, keep in mind the following.

1. Watermelon increases the power of the brain

Did you know that watermelon can help you strengthen your brain power? In fact, watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin B6, an important nutrient that helps the brain function normally. Moreover, the rate of water in this delicious fruit is similar to the rate of water in the brain.

2. Watermelon has high water content

Watermelon has a very high water content. According to the US Department of Agriculture USDA, watermelon contains 91.5% water, meaning eating fruit can help you refrain from drinking water. Eating watermelon or drinking watermelon juice each day is one of the "best" ways to add water this season, right?

3. Watermelon contains about 40% more lycopene than live tomatoes

One cup of watermelon contains 1.5 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Lycopene is an antioxidant that helps prevent free radicals from damaging the cell and can improve your immune system. Moreover, this powerful antioxidant has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer in the body.

4. Yellow Watermelon

Watermelon is taken different breed. There is a kind of watermelon that the guts are not pink. Yellow watermelon tastes sweet, like the honey flavor that you will surely love. But it may be difficult to buy a yellow watermelon because its appearance is almost identical to other watermelon varieties.

5. Watermelon is good for your eyes

Watermelon not so much Vitamin A is good for your eyes. It strengthens your eyesight and protects your eyes from infection. Consume around 100 grams of watermelon per day to keep your eyes healthy and your sharp eyesight.

6. Watermelon juice can relieve muscle aches

Many studies have shown that watermelon juice can help relieve muscle aches, so it is a great drink after a very tiring exercise. The thing is, watermelon is one of the most citrulline foods, which improves arterial function and lowers blood pressure. If you have muscle aches, drink juice. Before that, you should consult your doctor first.

7. Watermelon helps lose weight

Eating watermelon is a delicious and economical way to cleanse your body and lose weight. Watermelon contains low in calories and high content of water and this will help you lose weight. Watermelon can make juices and snacks between meals because it gives the body plenty of minerals and water.

8. Watermelon protects you from UV rays

Watermelon is rich in lycopene and has a strong antioxidant. Lycopene helps protect you against UV rays, sunburn and skin cancer. It's an important reason to incorporate some watermelon into your daily diet.

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Watermelon is among my favourte. I did not know half of the benefits you have described. I am pleased to know them now and guess what I am having today for lunch?
Yes , watermelon. 🍉

Yes, I like to eat watermelon so much.

watermelon love it :)

Besides being able to treat pneumonia ... water melon can also increase libido. I have proved it myself. Great share my friend.

I love to see the yellow water melon & try it.

Love the article and the photos a lot. To me watermelon means the best of summer. Glad to know it has health benefits.

beautiful art of watermelon....

Thanks for sharing these essential informations: -)

I'm curious about yellow watermelon is that a natural or modified product. I try to avoid it because it seems to weird to me.
Let me know.
thanks