10 Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is a natural source of most powerful antioxidants provided by nature. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins C and A to protect us from diseases. It reduces the risk of dehydration.
Summer and watermelon are inseparable. Watermelons are found almost everywhere in the world. Although we can find watermelons in our markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality. No other fruit can we find so crunchy and thirst quenching like watermelon.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON
- The health benefits of watermelon are really great. No matter how it is sliced, it is packed with some of the most important antioxidants found in nature.
- It is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, particularly through its concentration of beta-carotene.
- The beautiful red watermelon is also a source of the potent carotene antioxidant which is called lycopene. These antioxidants travel throughout the body neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are substances in the body that can cause much damage to us. They are able to oxidize cholesterol, making it stick to blood vessel walls and thicken them which can lead to hearty attack or stroke. The lycopene which gives fruits the attractive red color that we find in watermelon can help reduce the risks of prostate cancer.
- It is a surprising fact that watermelon is the only fruit that contains higher concentrations of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable.
- Watermelon is a fruit that is rich in electrolytes sodium and potassium that we lose through our perspiration.
- Watermelon is rich in the B vitamins necessary for energy production. Food experts recommend watermelon as a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin B1 and magnesium. Because of its higher water content approximately ninety percent and calorie value it is ranked more valuable than other fruits.
- Watermelon has a special cooling effect and is exceptionally high in citrulline, an amino acid that our bodies use to make another amino acid, arginine, which is used in the urea cycle to remove ammonia from the body.
- The antioxidants help reducing the severity of asthma. It also reduces the risk of colon cancer, asthma, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and prostate cancer.
- Watermelon is a good source of thiamin, potassium and magnesium which protect our body from so many diseases.
- Watermelon is fat free but helps energy production. It protects against macular degeneration.
When the heat of summer tires us with thirst, eating watermelon is a safe alternative to taking energy drinks. Since it contains high water quantity it can hydrates us whereas other drinks are caffeine filled energy drinks which can easily dehydrate us. Nothing can be more satisfactory on a hot, dusty day than a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon!
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Teddy | May 15, 2009 | Reply
Correct!
Anindya | May 21, 2009 | Reply
This is indeed a very good article with so much important informations.
Thanks.
Neda | Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
Great article. I’ve been using my juicer to make watermelon juice and it is so refreshing and good.
Prince | Jun 25, 2009 | Reply
Very Good Article
Tochi | Jun 25, 2009 | Reply
Watermelon is less sugary is also good for yor health
Adenike | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
Am very grateful for this information. Indeed, I am highly blessed and well informed!
Vanessa | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
Great info! I’m 10 weeks pregnant and watermelon is the only food I can keep down. I’m glad I’m getting lots of vitamins and minerals from this wonderful fruit!
amir shoddini | Aug 9, 2009 | Reply
I thank u for the imfo given. also I like to know what is the best vegi or fruit to get fat off.
funmi paul | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
it’s a very good article! in a world where some diseases are getting more difficult to handle and where there are incurable diseases, we need to explore avenues like this as alternatives; and also this information will add to the available ones in the prevention of diseases. well done!!!!!!!
liz | Apr 6, 2010 | Reply
i eat watermelon on daily basis and give it to my children. it wonderful, we love it!
atani | May 4, 2010 | Reply
i really love water melon
Arshad | May 9, 2010 | Reply
I’m very thankful to health team for providing me such wonderful information about watermelon.
Hope u’ll share & provide me such usefull info.
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Arshad.
Age 24
pakistan.
setharinelious | May 17, 2010 | Reply
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rajiv kohli | May 22, 2010 | Reply
excellent thanks
Francis | May 27, 2010 | Reply
I love watermelon specially during summer
Adedee | Jun 10, 2010 | Reply
l just started taking water melon -blending it with the seed with little slices of pineapple. l want to know the health benefits of water melon seeds?
Storm Jackson | Jun 19, 2010 | Reply
Dang you’ve got good rankings in google!!
rish | Jun 25, 2010 | Reply
wow! i just recently started getting fit and watermelon is one of my daily snacks, nectarine too. i am amazed by this. i thought it only got fiber and water..
drelayaraja | Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
Nice share
johndoe | Sep 1, 2010 | Reply
my wife has 2 watermelons
Altaf | Sep 3, 2010 | Reply
thanks forthein for the info altab bangladesh
Muhammad Shahin | Oct 24, 2010 | Reply
Right!!
Nice article!!!!! Nature! Nature! Nature!
Nowadays doctors are experts in prescribing medicine only!
When you are sick, they won’t tell you “what should be eaten and what shouldn’t”
Thanks again for this sort of article!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Adebowale Adeb Ehuwa | Jan 3, 2011 | Reply
Fantastic, meaning that water melon is a universal herbal remedy for all type of sickness. Thank God for giving us this type of fruit.
wanalukita | Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I like your website, I would often come and will I preach to my friends,
Joe | Mar 1, 2011 | Reply
@ old age it helps erect the thing fro sexual purpose !!
Yohannes | Mar 5, 2011 | Reply
Brilliant idea, here in Ethiopia we have organic water Mellon on the street, all around the year, we sell it for about $0.60 a killo. we have 3 kilo $ above contact me if interested.
Yohannes | Mar 6, 2011 | Reply
Brilliant idea, here in Ethiopia we have organic water Mellon on the street, all around the year, we sell it for about $0.60 a killo. we have 3 kilo $ above contact me if interested. contact me at atref@ymail.com
R.Lakshmipathi | Mar 20, 2011 | Reply
Sir,
diabetic people can eat water melon or not since it is very sweet
Thankyou
Rittu | Mar 22, 2011 | Reply
One of the best ways to eat watermelon is to make a shake.
Put a few pieces of watermelon in a blender with some milk and a few drops of vanilla extract, you can also add a spoonful of vanilla ice cream to make it a little thicker. Just blend, and enjoy. It is really delicious.
I make my shake a little healthier. I use a few pieces of watermelon, about 8 ounces of vanilla soy milk, a spoonful of sugar free vanilla ice cream and a few drops of vanilla extract.
You’ve gotta try it…*S*
Chirag | Apr 10, 2011 | Reply
Good one
Tea | Apr 16, 2011 | Reply
and watermelon is YUMMMMY~
atif | Apr 17, 2011 | Reply
nice article
Mohammed Ismail | Apr 21, 2011 | Reply
Its Amazing, I Like Watermelon 2much And Its Very Low Price In Bangladesh.
Roy | Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
My wife cant cope with me, when I eat too much. It can make you go wild.
Sean | Jul 4, 2011 | Reply
Excellent article, but consider refining (check grammar and eliminate repetitions).
beingwell | Jul 25, 2011 | Reply
Good work!
Seyi | Dec 14, 2011 | Reply
What a good job and write up
DAN | Feb 16, 2012 | Reply
much nutrition for you man. Can u share one?
richard | Apr 9, 2012 | Reply
yeah good information…..
But do not forget to not tdrink water
After eating water melon ,it may cause food poison.correct me if i m wrong
John Shiva | Apr 10, 2012 | Reply
hi this is very useful information guys………..! alreday im eating everyday this Watermelon………….Indeed anything wrongs means pls infrom me
Habibi | Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
watermelon is my favorite fruit ….. This good information for me
solomon | Apr 25, 2012 | Reply
thanks for sharing this great info
rajat | May 24, 2012 | Reply
v nice…thanks,H&F