Summer is the season of watermelons. Watermelons have everything to beat the scorch and screwing summer heat. Watermelons are the best thirst quenchers in this season. In addition to this they can provide you great health benefits also. Some of the health benefits of watermelons are discussed below:
Rich in water content
A Watermelon contains 92% of water and other 8% are the minerals.it does not contain any fat. It only takes 20 to 30 minutes to be digested. Make sure you do not drink water or eat something for 30 minutes after eating a watermelon.
Very good source of Vitamin A
100 grams of fresh watermelon provides you 569 milligrams of vitamin A. This vitamin is essential for your eyes and immunity. Also vitamin A helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Excellent source of Vitamin C
2 cups of watermelon provide you one fourth of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
Source of potassium and magnesium
Watermelons are packed with potassium.so there are great health benefits of watermelons. It helps in muscle and nerve functions. It also helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure. It can ease inflammation.
Source of lycopene
Watermelons are also the source of lycopene like raw tomatoes. Even watermelons provide more amount of lycopene than raw tomatoes. This lycopene is helpful as it protects you from sun damage.it reduces the risks of breast, colon, prostate cancer.
Source of vitamin B6
Watermelons contains small traces of all vitamin B.it contains a good amount of vitamin B6.
Watermelons for younger looking skin
2 cups of watermelons daily can help you to achieve younger looking skin as it provides you protection from sun’s harmful UV rays.
Watermelons are low in calories
Watermelons have just 30 calories per 100 grams. And are also fat and cholesterol free. So weight watchers can easily eat it.
Watermelons can boost energy
Watermelons help you to boost energy levels by 23% as it contains vitamin B6 and magnesium.
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