7 Amazing Facts About Watermelon Nutritional Value

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Watermelon is perfect to gobble especially on a scorching afternoon, not to mention that it is also loaded with all the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants which would help to keep your body in good shape. Let us get to know some of the amazing truths about watermelon.

  1. Watermelon is rich in fiber content which makes it ideal for constipation. It does not have cholesterol and is high in water content. The fiber content would help cleanse the toxins in your body specifically your gut. This will surely leave your skin healthy and radiant.

  2. Watermelon will also help prevent certain types of cancer and myocardial infarction. It is high in Lycopene, the red pigment we can also find in tomatoes, which binds with the free radicals which are believed to prevent the formation of certain types of malignancy.

  3. Oranges aren’t only rich in vitamin C but watermelons as well. This will help boost your immune system sparing your from certain diseases. It also helps prevent cataract formation.

  4. Watermelons are also rich in Vitamin A which would combat inflammatory processes such as asthma and arthritis.

  5. Watermelons are kidney-friendly. It contains citrulline, an amino compound and a detoxifying agent which helps flush toxins from the kidney.

  6. High Potassium levels can also be found in watermelons. Potassium is responsible for keeping the water balance between cells.

  7. Watermelons are high in beta-carotene content which helps keep vision clear specifically at night

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