By Chisom Ibemere
Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the family Cucurbitaceae highly cultivated worldwide with more than 1,000 varieties. It is cultivated in tropical to temperate regions of the world. The sweet juicy berry is usually deep red to pink with numerous black seeds.
Watermelon as the name implies is made up of about 90% of water. It keeps you hydrated, rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants that prevents diseases and support overall wellbeing . It is a deliciously healthy fruit with loads of nutrients.
Here are some of the benefits of eating watermelon.
Watermelon has the ability to quench your thirst and can be incorporated to your weight loss diet. Staying hydrated helps to cleanse your body and keeps your body cool and gives you a healthy skin.
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The L- argine in watermelon has the capacity of regulating glucose metabolism and insulin by the body. Lycopene in watermelon fruits is responsible for it’s reddish colouration and can help in the reduction of cholesterol hence, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Watermelon fruits is rich in vitamin C which helps to keep you safe from getting periodontal diseases. Periodontal diseases are characterised by tooth loss, infections and other heart related infections.
Heart diseases, cancer and fibromyalgia are most common forms of inflammatory diseases and consuming water melon can help tackle or fight these diseases.
Watermelon facilitate electric impulses and messages thereby improving nerve functions.
Watermelon has loads of water and fibre which helps in digestion of food and reduces constipation problems.
Other benefits of eating watermelon melon includes: reduction of sore muscles and improves athletic performance, prevent heat strokes and decrease severity of asthma.
