Do you know watermelon contains multiple health benefits for us? by mgibson

health · @mgibson · Apr 24 '17 (edited)

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Do you know watermelon contains multiple health benefits for us?

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<p>Eating watermelon during summer rejuvenates you. It works not only as a refresher, but also carries many health benefits for us. Another surprising fact came to know that people have been eating watermelon since 5000 years ago. Ancient literature also refers this fruit. Almost 300 varieties of watermelon are found and easily accessible during summer.&nbsp;</p>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/D3oT9zU.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="https://livelovefruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/health-benefits-of-watermelon.jpg">Image credit</a> Watermelon</center></p><hr>
<p>Watermelon provides adequate amounts of water including multiple compounds such as vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins C, A, B1, B5, and B6; minerals like magnesium and potassium. Compounds like lycopene and carotenoids are found in watermelon. Due to having multiple health benefits, watermelon can be consumed without any hesitation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Watermelon contains the following health benefits:</p>
<h2>1. Hydration levels</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/CedX7OG.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="https://aos.iacpublishinglabs.com/question/aq/700px-394px/can-you-eat-watermelon-seeds_d20f74be-1575-4351-ac04-1febbcfd7858.jpg?domain=cx.aos.ask.com">Image credit</a> Increase hydration level</center></p><hr>
<p>Watermelon maintains hydration levels of the body during summer and keeps away the ill effects that may be happened due to hot day. &nbsp;It contains 92% water, and therefore it makes you to feel refreshed and re-energized. There is no replacement of watermelon.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>2. Anti-inflammatory features</h2>
<p>The lycopene and Vitamin C helps in reducing the C-reactive protein levels which causes inflammation. The antioxidant levels also help in reducing inflammation, and thereby disease like Alzheimer’s can be prevented.</p>
<h2>3. Heart health</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/efgxUh1.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="http://redmondridgechiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/HeartHealth.jpg">Image credit</a> Heart health</center></p><hr>
<p>Lycopene prevents high cholesterol level and thickening of artery walls. It also helps in decreasing oxidative stress. The several vitamins and minerals of watermelon improve the health qualities of your heart. Watermelon contains citrulline, which helps in increasing nitric oxide level in the body to expand blood vessels. It also helps improve blood pressure.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>4. Eye health</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/HXf8Lki.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="https://www.memd.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/blog-elements-of-eye-health.jpg">Image credit</a> Eye health</center></p><hr>
<p>Anti-inflammatory features of watermelon prevent age-related macular degeneration. Those who are already suffering from it can notice delayed development of the condition. In this way the loss of vision can be deferred for prolong.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>5. Skin and hair benefits</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/uez6mru.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="http://vkool.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/hydrates-and-moisturizes-skin.jpg">Image credit</a> Skin benefits from watermelon</center></p><hr>
<p>Watermelon has vitamin A which helps regenerate new skin and vitamin C helps in the formation of collagen and in the development of skin tone. The harm that occurred due to sun exposure and pigmentation can be prevented by lycopene and beta-carotene.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>6. Muscle Soreness</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/AQWSRjY.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="http://main.poliquingroup.com/Portals/0/Janelle/DOMS.jpg">Image credit</a>  Muscle Soreness</center></p><hr>
<p>The person who is suffering from muscle soreness can eat watermelon to get immediate relief from this soreness. It also helps increase exercise endurance and performance.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>7. The benefits for digestive system</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://i.imgur.com/hU5Fy9d.jpg"/></center></p><hr>
<p><center><a href="https://draxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/blue-xray-anatomy.jpg">Image credit</a> Digestive system</center></p><hr>
<p>Watermelon contains 92% water which improves bowel movement and cleanses the entire digestive tract. You can eat not only the red portion of watermelon, but also can have the rind and seeds since they have adequate amounts of citrulline and chlorophyll which are loaded with many health benefits.&nbsp;</p>
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@oluwoleolaide · Apr 24 '17

It's one of the best fruits Nature gifted Mankind!

👍 billykeed

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@mgibson · Apr 24 '17

You'r right. When you bite into it, your mouth fills with water.

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@oluwoleolaide · Apr 24 '17

kindly followback @mgibson

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@billykeed · Apr 24 '17 (edited)

I actually got some in my fridge right now. awesomeness!

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@steemita · Apr 24 '17

Muy buena y completa tu información. Gracias por compartirla

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@pepe.maya · Apr 24 '17

My favorite fruit! :))

👍 mgibson

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@virtualgrowth · Apr 24 '17

Great fruit indeed!  You can even do a water fast where you eat only watermelon for some amount of time as some have done with many benefits.

👍 mgibson

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@drinks · Apr 26 '17

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@alexcote · Apr 28 '17

Watermelon is my favorite fruit, especially during hot summer season! :)

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@mgibson · Apr 28 '17

Yes it is available in summer. When you bite a slice of watermelon, your mouth fills with water.

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@alexcote · Apr 28 '17

And I`m sure it refreshes the mind too! :)

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