Watermelon is one fruit that should not be scarce in any home. The
reason is that, it has so many health benefits and nutrients.
Nutrients like, beta-carotene,
vitamins A, B1, B6, and C, potassium, magnesium, biotin, copper,
pantothenic acid, and more. It is also a great weight-loss tool since it
has an incredibly puny calorie count- only 30 calories in a 100-gram serving.
Even the seeds and the rinds have health benefits!
Let’s get to business; the health benefits.
1. It cleanses your kidneys of toxins and give
your body a chance to kill off unwelcome bacteria.
2. It clears
excess ammonia out of your liver, which is a good step in a total body detox
program.
3. Watermelon-seed tea helps to treat kidney
stones. Crush up a tablespoon of watermelon seeds, throw them in the cup, and
then pour some boiling water over them. Let it steep and cool off for a few
minutes, then enjoy.
4. The water and fiber content make it a great
cure for constipation. Take it moderately.
5. Studies have found that L-citrulline, an amino
acid that watermelon abounds with, can reduce blood pressure, relax arteries,
and improve blood circulation.
6. The rind out is very useful, you can rub it on
your skin. Nutrients in the rind have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
properties. Thus, pimples and skin fungi can be treated with the rind of a
watermelon.
7. Watermelon’s alkalinity and high water content
make it effective at washing out gout-causing uric crystals.
8. Watermelon is a good anti-inflammatory and
anti-oxidant.
9. Watermelon has a soothing effect on your stomach.
10. Watermelon is high in Lycopene, a carotenoid
that is important to overall cardiovascular health. Lycopene is at its peak levels
in watermelon just after the fruit ripens to a white-pink color.
You can see these amazing
benefits, eat watermelon regularly.
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