Watermelon health benefits

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WATERMELON

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrullus lanatus

 

Watermelon is a juicy, delicious fruit.

It has 46 calories per cup and also high in the vitamins lie vitamin A, vitamin C vitamin B1, vitamin B6.

Watermelon consists of 91.45 g per 100g of water.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON:

 

 1. Helps you hydrated:

    Watermelon is the only fruit which gives the hydration to your body than any other fruits. It helps in the feeling full.

2.  Protection against diabetes:

    Minerals such as potassium and magnesium help in proper functioning of insulin in the body thus reduces the blood sugar level.

3. Reduce high blood pressure :

    As watermelons are rich in potassium and magnesium, helps in controlling the blood pressure.

4. Fight cancer:

   The lypocene in watermelon has found to be effective in preventing cancers

5. Cures the kidney related problems:

   Watermelon is a good source of potassium, which is very helpful in cleaning off the toxic depositions in the kidneys.

6. Improve the eye health:

   Watermelons are  the excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene,which help in overall eye health.

7. Boosts the immune system:

   The watermelon can boost the immune system, which in turn help protect your body from various illness and infections.

8. Aids in the boost energy:

   Watermelon can boost the immune system, which helps in the energy production.

9. Promote weight:

   Watermelon is low in calories and high in water content, hence it is prefect snack for people looking  to lose weight.

10. Prevent osteoporosis:

   Watermelon is rich in magnesium, a nutrient known to help strengthen the bone,thereby beneficial in preventing osteoporosis.

 

 

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