Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon is the one of the healthiest foods in the world to eat. The health benefits of watermelon are numerous.
Reasons to Eat Watermelon

• Watermelon is very hydrating. It is 92 percent water.
• Its water content helps to reduce inflammation which contributes to conditions like diabetes, asthma, arthritis and colon cancer.
• It is considered one of the best foods for weight loss, because it is a high volume food, meaning it takes up less space for very few calories.
• Watermelon is an excellent source of lycopene. In many studies, lycopene has shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
• It is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Watermelon is rich in B vitamins- B1 and B6, magnesium, potasium, and thiamin.
• The potassium content helps to clean toxic deposits in the kidney.
• Watermelon contains beta-cryptoxanthin. Beta-cryptoxanthin has shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and in another study, it provided a reduction in the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. More: Read the rest of this entry…

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