Fruits are an integral part of a healthy diet; today, we are going to discuss the benefits of watermelon. Watermelon has many health benefits:
- It is beneficial for healthy skin and hair.
- Watermelon juice is healthy and good for our kidneys and eyes,
- You need not worry about calories because it has 90% water content.
- Eating watermelon keeps you and your skin hydrated and helps you feel full.
- It is good for digestion due to the presence of fibre in it.
Health Benefits of Watermelon
Keeps you Hydrated
Eating watermelon has many benefits the first one is—it keeps you hydrated as it has high water content. Presence of high content of water in watermelon makes it hydrated and helps you feel stuffed.
Low-Calorie Fruit
Watermelon is a low-calorie fruit high in some nutrients, especially carotenoids, vitamin C and cucurbitacin E. Among fruits, it is one of the lowest in calories—it has only 46 calories per cup (154 grams), which is lower than even low-sugar fruits such as berries.
Aids in Reducing Blood Pressure
In a study in 2012, researchers came up that taking watermelon extract helps in reducing blood pressure in middle-aged people with obesity and early hypertension. The presence of two antioxidants in watermelon — L-citrulline and L-arginine — may improve the function of arteries.
Has Anti-Cancer Effects
Watermelon contains compounds like cucurbitacin E and lycopene and it may help in preventing cancer due to their anti-cancer effects.
Good for Heart Health
It may help in improving heart health as watermelon has heart-healthy components, including lycopene, citrulline and other vitamins and minerals which are good for heart health.
Rich in Anti-inflammatory Antioxidants
Watermelon may help lower inflammation and oxidative stress because it is rich in the anti-inflammatory antioxidants: lycopene and vitamin C.
Prevent Macular Degeneration
Eating watermelon can help in preventing macular degeneration because of the presence of lycopene. Lycopene may also help in keeping our eyes healthy.
Relieve Muscle Soreness
Consuming watermelon juice may help in relieving muscle soreness due to the presence of citrulline (an amino acid). It can be a tasty and healthy recovery beverage after exercise to ease muscle soreness.
Good for Hair and Skin
Watermelon carries many nutrients which are good for hair and skin; it has vitamin — A and C, these two are important for skin and hair. Vitamin C helps the body to a protein – collagen that helps in keeping skin agile and hair healthy.
Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin because it helps in creating and repairing skin cells. It’s a good sign to understand your skin conditions, so now, whenever you find your skin dry and dull, it means you are not devouring enough vitamin A. Presence of lycopene and beta-carotene in watermelon may help in protecting your skin from sunburn.
Great for Healthy Digestion
As we know, watermelon contains lots of water, and a small amount of fibre and both these are extremely important for healthy digestion. Eating fruits and vegetables which are rich in water and fibre can help promote regular bowel movements.
Helps in Preventing Asthma
Some experts believe that it aids in preventing asthma due to the presence of certain antioxidants such as vitamin C, it may help in reducing the risk of having asthma.
