10 Amazing Health Benefits of Watermelons

Jun 05, 2018 by apost team

Summer is finally here, and that means watermelons are ripe and waiting in the stores. Watermelons are simply delicious, juicy, crunchy, and sweet - A summer snack that everybody loves and enjoys!

But most people don't know that they are also packed with nutrients that benefit you from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. One slice of watermelon is filled with Vitamin A, B6, C, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, amino acids, and lycopene. It is one of the most beneficial fruits there is on this planet. 

Here are 10 ways that a red, ripe watermelon is beneficial to you! 

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Watermelon lowers blood pressure because of its potassium which increases blood flow and prevents hardening of blood vessels. 

Watermelon helps fight cancer with its lycopene that has been scientifically linked to reducing and preventing colon, prostate, breast and ovarian cancer.

Watermelon is great for your kidneys because it consists of 91% water which helps flush your kidneys and keeps them healthy. The antioxidants and lycopene in the watermelon help to keep your kidneys functioning. 

Watermelon promotes a healthy heart with its beta-carotene, lycopene, and potassium which lower cholesterol and strengthen arteries.

Watermelon aids those with diabetes because it is mainly water and if it's eaten in moderation, it provides sweet flavor with low calories; sugar comes from fructose, not sucrose.

In the high temperatures of summer, watermelon helps prevent heat strokes because of its high water content.

Watermelon improves eye health. The large amounts of Vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene and antioxidants within the melon protect your eyes.

The amino acids in the watermelon prevent and ease muscle soreness, so drink watermelon juice or have some of the fruit before your workout. 

Watermelon rind can be eaten too; you'll often find it pickled or juiced. It has more chlorophyll, citrulline, and amino acids that naturally soothe muscles, than the red fruit. If you are going to eat the rind, you should buy organic.

The black seeds are also edible, and they are fantastic sources of iron, zinc, protein, and fiber, so no part of a watermelon should be wasted. It is all amazingly good for you!

July is Watermelon Month, so send this article to your friends, and enjoy this delicious fruit and all of its amazing benefits every day, all summer long!