Health Benefits Of Watermelon
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Watermelon Health Benefits
Description
Aside from watermelon's thirst quenching taste it has many health benefits. It is green on the outside. It is part of the cucurbitadae family. The edible part is inside the watermelon and has a red pinkish color. Watermelon comes in many forms. You can buy seedless, baby, and regular watermelons at your local walmart.
Health Benefits
- energy production
- protects against macular degeneration
- fights heart disease
- loaded with antioxidants
- reduces the risk of cancer
- prevents erectile dysfunction
- good source of vitamins and minerals
Energy Production
Watermelon is concentrated with b-vitamins. B-vitamins are responsible for alot of your body's energy production. This means eating watermelon can give you substantial energy. It also has high amounts of the the energizing nutrients magnesium and potassium. Eating watermelon is a safe alternative to taking energy drinks prior to exercise. It also hydrates you due to its high water content as opposed to caffeine filled energy drinks that dehydrate you.
Antioxidants
Watermelon is a natural source of nature's most powerful antioxidants. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamins C and A. It is also a good source of the powerful antioxidant beta-carotene. Watermelon's antioxidants can help prevent a number of things. It reduces the risk of colon cancer, asthma, heart disease, osteoperosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and prostate cancer.
Macular Degeneration
Eating watermelon can protect against the negative effects of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is just a fancy word for loss of vision. It fights the age-related symptoms of vision loss. Studies show that eating watermelon is actually healthy for your eyes than eating carrots. That is true in both short-term and long-term vision loss.
Cancer Fighting Properties
Supplementing watermelon into your diet can help prevent and fight cancer. It does this because of its rich antioxidant profile. The antioxidants of the watermelon are very concentrated and kill the cancer causing free radicals. They especially help prevent heart and colon cancers.
Nutrient Profile Per Serving
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Vitamin B1: 10%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Potassium: 5%
History
The watermelon was first cultivated in Egypt. It was a very sought after fruit in egypt. Some heiroglyphics suggest that it was put in the tombs of some pharoahs. It is thought that the watermelon was so heavily sought after in egypt because of its high water content. The hydration that eating watermelon is probaly the reason it was so heavily regarded due to egypts hot weather, lack of water, and deserts. Many people probaly depended on watermelon as a primary water source. After all watermelon is 92% water.
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thank you so much
Nice find. Thanks for the heads up
thank you
Great food. I so want to eat something now.
It's so funny that you wrote this. I was just eating watermelon the other day when I thought to myself, other than water, what are the benefits of watermelon. Your post is much better than mine would have been, thanks!
Thank you
I was told that watermelon is full of sugar and so turns to carbs and is a negative food when trying to loose weight. I have struggled with that one as it is fruit, natural and full of water and now I know all the other great benefits, I am looking forward to slicing up the melon that is waiting to be eaten in the fridge, in the morning Thank you for the great hub.
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It's amazing all the different things that are being discovered about the different foods we eat. Too bad there's not a page like this on french fries!
yeah, i agree
Love watermelon. Thanks!
Watermelon is my favorite fruit among the others that is very good for your health. I enjoy the fragrant smell, so refreshing and delightful. I had to juice my watermelon with ice and just enjoy it like that. I saw on TV news yesterday that is an alternative for viagra. Well, there you go! Ladies and Gentlemen! Enjoy your summer!
I have been fascinated by the usefulness of watermelon and its seeds. Thank you for this information
No wonder we always have to wear tight swimsuits in Greece.....it's not just the Greek women but the melons from lunch!!!
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VioletSun says:
4 months ago
Read your post in the forum about fans, and read your profile. I am interested in reading health articles from a pre-med so became your fan. Now, I have a craving for watermelon! :)