Description
Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.
Description
Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.
Health Benefits
Watermelon includes managing diabetes, fighting free radicals, support healthy heart, source of energy and water, reduces severity of asthma attacks and support weight loss. Other benefits are protecting nerve function, eradicating inflammation, help balance pH level, prevent exhaustion and heat stroke, reduces risk of developing periodontal disease, support kidney health and support digestion.
Watermelon powder is a rich source of many substances that control blood triglyceride levels and ensure normal blood pressure. It is rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. In addition, watermelon powder is a diuretic, which is why it is recommended for kidney diseases and urinary tract infections. Watermelon powder also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and improves metabolism. The active ingredients contained in watermelon support the work of the circulatory system, excrete harmful compounds accumulating in the muscles during intense exercise and act like viagra. It is a rich source of many substances that control blood triglyceride levels and ensure normal blood pressure.